<p>Former United States president Donald Trump, who on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, is making headlines again. Subscribers to Trump's mailing list received a breaking alert: “NEW ITEM, MUGSHOT.” The email sent to the supporters showed merchandise in Trump's official store- a plain white T-shirt featuring a doctored photo of the former president getting booked. A fake chart behind Trump showed his height as 6ft 5in.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Do you stand with President Trump, Friend? Please make a contribution of $47 or more to win in 2024- and we'll send you your very own "NOT GUILTY" t-shirt for free," the email read. A screenshot of the mail was shared on Twitter by journalist Aaron Rupar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This was Trump's first attempt at monetising his historic arrest after Rolling Stone reported that the former president's campaign planned to use the mugshot in a large marketing blitz. According to a report by the Guardian on Wednesday, the campaign was denied the opportunity- the Manhattan criminal court didn’t photograph Trump at his arraignment, so the organisers went with a mock photo.</p>

<p>However, Trump was not alone in trying to make money out of his arrest. The Guardian report said that he joined amateur sellers on sites such as eBay and Etsy.&nbsp;On Etsy, Fake versions of his mugshot were printed on $38.25 tapestries and $16 T-shirts for sale.</p>

<p>After the news of Trump's indictment broke last week, former porn actor Stormy Daniels, who prosecutors alleged was paid by Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign to keep quiet about his extramarital affair, started selling merchandise online.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Thank you to everyone for your support and love! I have so many messages coming in that I can't respond...also don't want to spill my champagne #Teamstormy merch/autograph orders are pouring in, too! Thank you for that as well but allow a few extra days for shipment," Daniels tweeted on March 31.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Donald Trump called on his fellow Republicans in Congress to slash funding for the US Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Republicans in Congress should defund the DOJ (Department of Justice) and FBI until they come to their senses," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that Democrats totally weaponised law enforcement in the US.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump, who on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, is making headlines again.

Former United States president Donald Trump, who on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, is making headlines again. Subscribers to Trump's mailing list received a breaking alert: “NEW ITEM, MUGSHOT.” The email sent to the supporters showed merchandise in Trump's official store- a plain white T-shirt featuring a doctored photo of the former president getting booked. A fake chart behind Trump showed his height as 6ft 5in. ALSO READ | Never thought this could happen in America: Donald Trump's first remarks following arraignment "Do you stand with President Trump, Friend? Please make a contribution of $47 or more to win in 2024- and we'll send you your very own "NOT GUILTY" t-shirt for free," the email read. A screenshot of the mail was shared on Twitter by journalist Aaron Rupar. Trump is already fundraising off his (fake) mugshot pic.twitter.com/6YAuSL0UT9 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 4, 2023 × This was Trump's first attempt at monetising his historic arrest after Rolling Stone reported that the former president's campaign planned to use the mugshot in a large marketing blitz. According to a report by the Guardian on Wednesday, the campaign was denied the opportunity- the Manhattan criminal court didn’t photograph Trump at his arraignment, so the organisers went with a mock photo. However, Trump was not alone in trying to make money out of his arrest. The Guardian report said that he joined amateur sellers on sites such as eBay and Etsy. On Etsy, Fake versions of his mugshot were printed on $38.25 tapestries and $16 T-shirts for sale. After the news of Trump's indictment broke last week, former porn actor Stormy Daniels, who prosecutors alleged was paid by Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign to keep quiet about his extramarital affair, started selling merchandise online. × "Thank you to everyone for your support and love! I have so many messages coming in that I can't respond...also don't want to spill my champagne #Teamstormy merch/autograph orders are pouring in, too! Thank you for that as well but allow a few extra days for shipment," Daniels tweeted on March 31. On Wednesday, Donald Trump called on his fellow Republicans in Congress to slash funding for the US Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "Republicans in Congress should defund the DOJ (Department of Justice) and FBI until they come to their senses," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that Democrats totally weaponised law enforcement in the US. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Following arraignment, Donald Trump sells t-shirt with fake mugshot on campaign website

<p>Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges stemming from hush money of $130,000 paid to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election which he won. Trump, 76, became the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges, which have already upended the 2024 White House campaign.</p>

<p>Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges inside a Manhattan courthouse. The charges reportedly include the felony of conspiracy and stem from hush money paid to Daniels to keep quiet over an alleged affair.</p>

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<p>Last week, he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wearing a dark blue suit and red tie, Trump exhibited little emotion on his face as he waved to a crowd assembled outside the courthouse on Tuesday after he was driven in a motorcade from his New York residence at Trump Tower. "Seems so SURREAL -- WOW, they are going to ARREST ME," Trump posted on his Truth Social app ahead of the historic hearing.</p>

<p><strong>Here are the top updates:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Hitting out at current President Joe Biden and his administration, Trump said that America was going to hell, and the world was already laughing at the country for so many reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>In his first remarks following arraignment, Trump said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Manhattan District <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/would-not-allow-donald-trump-to-get-away-with-lawbreaking-manhattan-da-579208">Attorney Alvin Bragg&nbsp;said on Tuesday</a></strong> that he would not allow Donald Trump to get&nbsp;away with lawbreaking after charging him with multiple felonies over the&nbsp;hush money payments.&nbsp;"These are felony crimes in New York State. No matter who you are we cannot and will not normalize serious criminal conduct," Bragg said, adding "We today uphold our solemn responsibility to ensure that everyone stands equal before the law."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> Trump was released from custody without any pre-trial restrictions at the arraignment. Judge Juan&nbsp;Merchan said during the hearing&nbsp;that a trial could potentially start in January 2024, although&nbsp;Trump's lawyers indicated they would rather push it back to the spring, according to a report by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. In a statement,&nbsp;Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, "Donald J.&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche vowed to fight the criminal charges that the former president faces. "The indictment itself is boilerplate," Blanche said, adding&nbsp;the indictment was "sad and we're going to fight it, we're going to fight it hard."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> The former US president was seen leaving the court after pleading not guilty to the criminal charges. He&nbsp;exited the building and made his way to a waiting motorcade, just over two hours after arriving at the Manhattan court complex for the historic hearing.</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges stemming from hush money of $130,000 paid to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election which he won.

Former United States president Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 4) pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges stemming from hush money of $130,000 paid to porn actor Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election which he won. Trump, 76, became the first American president to be arrested on criminal charges, which have already upended the 2024 White House campaign. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges inside a Manhattan courthouse. The charges reportedly include the felony of conspiracy and stem from hush money paid to Daniels to keep quiet over an alleged affair. ALSO READ | Explained | Stormy seas for Donald Trump: Why he is in trouble and what's the case about Last week, he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Wearing a dark blue suit and red tie, Trump exhibited little emotion on his face as he waved to a crowd assembled outside the courthouse on Tuesday after he was driven in a motorcade from his New York residence at Trump Tower. "Seems so SURREAL -- WOW, they are going to ARREST ME," Trump posted on his Truth Social app ahead of the historic hearing. Here are the top updates: > Hitting out at current President Joe Biden and his administration, Trump said that America was going to hell, and the world was already laughing at the country for so many reasons. > In his first remarks following arraignment, Trump said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida. > Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said on Tuesday that he would not allow Donald Trump to get away with lawbreaking after charging him with multiple felonies over the hush money payments. "These are felony crimes in New York State. No matter who you are we cannot and will not normalize serious criminal conduct," Bragg said, adding "We today uphold our solemn responsibility to ensure that everyone stands equal before the law." > Trump was released from custody without any pre-trial restrictions at the arraignment. Judge Juan Merchan said during the hearing that a trial could potentially start in January 2024, although Trump's lawyers indicated they would rather push it back to the spring, according to a report by the news agency AFP. ALSO WATCH | Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts in hush money case × > Trump has been charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. In a statement, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said, "Donald J. Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election." > Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche vowed to fight the criminal charges that the former president faces. "The indictment itself is boilerplate," Blanche said, adding the indictment was "sad and we're going to fight it, we're going to fight it hard." > The former US president was seen leaving the court after pleading not guilty to the criminal charges. He exited the building and made his way to a waiting motorcade, just over two hours after arriving at the Manhattan court complex for the historic hearing. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in hush-money case: Top updates

<p>Former United States president Donald Trump addressed a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) following his arraignment in the hush money case. Speaking at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida, Trump, 76, said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hitting out at current President Joe Biden and his administration, Trump said that America was going to hell, and the world was already laughing at the country for so many reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we took five worst presidents and they wouldn't have near destruction to the country which Joe Biden and administration have done. We are a failing nation," Trump added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former president also said that "radical left" prosecutors across the country were out to get him "at any cost."</p>

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<p>Earlier on Tuesday, Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. The twice-impeached Republican is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted.</p>

<p>A statement released alongside the indictment included details of hush money payments to Daniels, Playboy model Karen McDougal and a former Trump Tower doorman claiming to have a story about a child the former president had out of wedlock.</p>

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<p>Manhattan prosecutors said that Trump "repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election."</p>

<p>After the dramatic court hearing&nbsp;in New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told reporters that he would not allow Trump to get away with lawbreaking. &nbsp;"These are felony crimes in New York State. No matter who you are we cannot and will not normalise serious criminal conduct," Bragg said, adding that everyone stands equal before the law.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump addressed a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) following his arraignment in the hush money case. Speaking at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida, Trump, 76, said he never thought anything like this could happen in America.

Former United States president Donald Trump addressed a press conference on Tuesday (April 4) following his arraignment in the hush money case. Speaking at the Mar-a-Lago, his beachfront mansion in southern Florida, Trump, 76, said he never thought anything like this could happen in America. "The only crime that I've committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it... It's an insult to our country," he told an audience of several hundred donors, political allies and other supporters. ALSO READ | How American lawmakers reacted to Donald Trump's arraignment? Hitting out at current President Joe Biden and his administration, Trump said that America was going to hell, and the world was already laughing at the country for so many reasons. "If we took five worst presidents and they wouldn't have near destruction to the country which Joe Biden and administration have done. We are a failing nation," Trump added. The former president also said that "radical left" prosecutors across the country were out to get him "at any cost." ALSO READ | Would not allow Donald Trump to get away with lawbreaking: Manhattan DA Earlier on Tuesday, Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. The twice-impeached Republican is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted. A statement released alongside the indictment included details of hush money payments to Daniels, Playboy model Karen McDougal and a former Trump Tower doorman claiming to have a story about a child the former president had out of wedlock. ALSO WATCH | Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts in hush money case × Manhattan prosecutors said that Trump "repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records to conceal criminal conduct that hid damaging information from the voting public during the 2016 presidential election." After the dramatic court hearing in New York, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told reporters that he would not allow Trump to get away with lawbreaking. "These are felony crimes in New York State. No matter who you are we cannot and will not normalise serious criminal conduct," Bragg said, adding that everyone stands equal before the law. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Never thought this could happen in America: Donald Trump's first remarks following arraignment

<p>Several lawmakers in the US on Tuesday (April 4) reacted to <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-criminal-charges-in-hush-money-case-579179">former president Donald Trump's arraignment</a></strong>. Trump, 76, was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all counts. "Not guilty," the former president said when asked how he pleaded.</p>

<p>In a statement, Senator Mitt Romney, a sharp critic of Trump, said he believed that Trump’s character and conduct make him unfit for office, but added that the case was politically motivated.</p>

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"The prosecutor’s overreach sets a dangerous precedent for criminalising political opponents and damages the public’s faith in our justice system," Romney said, adding that charges and evidence would be duly considered and the outcome decided by a jury with an obligation to fulfil its responsibility with the utmost care and impartiality.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>House GOP Chair Elise Stefanik, a key Trump ally, said that his arrest was shameful and he would defeat this latest witch hunt.</p>

<p>"The American people are smart, and they know this is politically charged and Trump would defeat these charges in court and turn the tables on the Far Left Democrats by exposing their corruption and power," Stefanik added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Equal justice under the law, unless you’re a Republican running for president," House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some lawmakers also criticised Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg for being politically motivated in his probe of the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Alvin Bragg is a radical left-wing activist abusing his power in an attempt to help Biden remain in office," Senator Marsha Blackburn tweeted early Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GOP Senator JD Vance, who was once a Trump critic, said that Bragg's entire career has been about normalising violent crime.</p>

<p>"Just crazy that he’s bringing this weak case in the middle of a presidential election," Vance wrote on the microblogging site.&nbsp;</p>

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Several lawmakers in the US on Tuesday (April 4) reacted to former president Donald Trump's arraignment. Trump, 76, was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases.

Several lawmakers in the US on Tuesday (April 4) reacted to former president Donald Trump's arraignment. Trump, 76, was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from three pre-election hush-money cases. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all counts. "Not guilty," the former president said when asked how he pleaded. In a statement, Senator Mitt Romney, a sharp critic of Trump, said he believed that Trump’s character and conduct make him unfit for office, but added that the case was politically motivated. "Even so, I believe the New York prosecutor has stretched to reach felony criminal charges in order to fit a political agenda. No one is above the law, not even former presidents, but everyone is entitled to equal treatment under the law." "The prosecutor’s overreach sets a dangerous precedent for criminalising political opponents and damages the public’s faith in our justice system," Romney said, adding that charges and evidence would be duly considered and the outcome decided by a jury with an obligation to fulfil its responsibility with the utmost care and impartiality. My full statement on the unprecedented and corrupt arrest of President Trump: pic.twitter.com/yKgfo39pCR — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) April 4, 2023 × House GOP Chair Elise Stefanik, a key Trump ally, said that his arrest was shameful and he would defeat this latest witch hunt. "The American people are smart, and they know this is politically charged and Trump would defeat these charges in court and turn the tables on the Far Left Democrats by exposing their corruption and power," Stefanik added. ALSO READ | Would not allow Donald Trump to get away with lawbreaking: Manhattan DA "Equal justice under the law, unless you’re a Republican running for president," House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan tweeted. Some lawmakers also criticised Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg for being politically motivated in his probe of the case. "Alvin Bragg is a radical left-wing activist abusing his power in an attempt to help Biden remain in office," Senator Marsha Blackburn tweeted early Wednesday. GOP Senator JD Vance, who was once a Trump critic, said that Bragg's entire career has been about normalising violent crime. "Just crazy that he’s bringing this weak case in the middle of a presidential election," Vance wrote on the microblogging site. Alvin Bragg is attempting to interfere in our democratic process by invoking federal law to bring politicized charges against President Trump, admittedly using federal funds, while at the same time arguing that the peoples’ representatives in Congress lack jurisdiction to… — Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) April 4, 2023 × US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused the Manhattan DA of seeking to interfere in elections. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

How American lawmakers reacted to Donald Trump's arraignment

<p>The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s arraignment has refused to grant permission to broadcast the historic proceedings at a Manhattan state court.</p>

<p>Judge Juan Merchan rejected the request made by several US media organisations, but allowed photojournalists to take pictures of Trump and the courtroom before the hearing begins.</p>

<p>CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal are among the news outlets who have made the request.</p>

<p>Even though Trump’s arraignment is a public proceeding, news cameras are not usually allowed to broadcast from inside the courtroom.</p>

<p>While rejecting their request, the judge noted about the historical significance of the proceeding in stark terms.</p>

<p>“That this indictment involves a matter of monumental significance cannot possibly be disputed. Never in the history of the United States has a sitting or past President been indicted on criminal charges. Mr Trump’s arraignment has generated unparalleled public interest and media attention,” Merchan wrote, according to CNN.</p>

<p>“The populace rightly hungers for the most accurate and current information available. To suggest otherwise would be disingenuous.”</p>

<h2><strong>Donald Trump to flies to New York ahead of arraignment</strong></h2>

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<p>While acknowledging their request, Merchan said that the news organisations’ interests in providing the broadest possible access to the proceedings must be weighed against “competing interests.”</p>

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<p>On Monday, Trump’s lawyers requested the judge to turn down the media’s request for cameras in the courtroom. The Manhattan district attorney’s office told the judge it didn’t have a position.</p>

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<p>In their letter to the judge, the news organisations requested for a “limited number of photographers, videographers, and radio journalists to be present at the arraignment,” adding that they are making “this limited request for audio-visual coverage in order to ensure that the operations of the court will not be disrupted in any way.”</p>

<p>Noting the gravity of this proceeding, the media outlets asserted that the “need for the broadest possible public access, cannot be overstated.”</p>

<p>Trump arrived in Manhattan ahead of the arraignment on Tuesday, after a grand jury indicted the former president last week. He is likely to face 30 counts related to financial fraud.</p>

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The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s arraignment has refused to grant permission to broadcast the historic proceedings at a Manhattan state court. Judge Juan Merchan rejected the request made by several US media organisations, but allowed photojournalists to take pictures of Trump and the courtroom before the hearing begins.

The New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s arraignment has refused to grant permission to broadcast the historic proceedings at a Manhattan state court. Judge Juan Merchan rejected the request made by several US media organisations, but allowed photojournalists to take pictures of Trump and the courtroom before the hearing begins. CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal are among the news outlets who have made the request. Even though Trump’s arraignment is a public proceeding, news cameras are not usually allowed to broadcast from inside the courtroom. While rejecting their request, the judge noted about the historical significance of the proceeding in stark terms. “That this indictment involves a matter of monumental significance cannot possibly be disputed. Never in the history of the United States has a sitting or past President been indicted on criminal charges. Mr Trump’s arraignment has generated unparalleled public interest and media attention,” Merchan wrote, according to CNN. “The populace rightly hungers for the most accurate and current information available. To suggest otherwise would be disingenuous.” Donald Trump to flies to New York ahead of arraignment While acknowledging their request, Merchan said that the news organisations’ interests in providing the broadest possible access to the proceedings must be weighed against “competing interests.” Also read | US media outlets urge New York court judge to unseal Donald Trump indictment and broadcast proceedings On Monday, Trump’s lawyers requested the judge to turn down the media’s request for cameras in the courtroom. The Manhattan district attorney’s office told the judge it didn’t have a position. Also read | Ex-US president Trump arrives in New York to surrender in hush money case In their letter to the judge, the news organisations requested for a “limited number of photographers, videographers, and radio journalists to be present at the arraignment,” adding that they are making “this limited request for audio-visual coverage in order to ensure that the operations of the court will not be disrupted in any way.” Noting the gravity of this proceeding, the media outlets asserted that the “need for the broadest possible public access, cannot be overstated.” Trump arrived in Manhattan ahead of the arraignment on Tuesday, after a grand jury indicted the former president last week. He is likely to face 30 counts related to financial fraud. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New York judge rejects US media’s requests to broadcast Donald Trump’s arraignment

<p>Former US president Donald Trump is all set to face his arraignment on Tuesday, after getting indicted by a grand jury over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.</p>

<p>The 76-year-old departed from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida and landed in New York on Monday, a day before his court appearance and impending arrest. According to CNN, he is likely to face 34 counts of financial fraud.</p>

<p>The much-awaited court proceedings will begin in the afternoon, where the criminal charges against the former president will be unsealed. He is the first US president to face criminal charges, and is expected to plead not guilty.</p>

<p>"On Tuesday morning I will be going to, believe it or not, the Courthouse," he wrote on Truth Social. "America was not supposed to be this way!"</p>

<p>Here’s what will transpire next in the lead up to his impending arrest.</p>

<p><strong>When will he surrender?</strong></p>

<p>Trump is expected to reach the Manhattan court on Tuesday at 2.15 pm, where he will be arraigned in person. An arraignment is a criminal defendant's first court appearance.</p>

<p>He will be photographed, his fingerprints would be recorded and paperwork for his arrest would be initiated— meaning investigators will check for any outstanding arrest warrants or charges. The whole process will take several hours behind closed doors.</p>

<p>Once that process gets done, he will be considered under arrest and in custody. Throughout the booking process, he will be accompanied by Secret Service agents.</p>

<p>Then, Trump would wait in a holding area or cell until his appearance before a judge. The arraignment will then be open to the public.</p>

<h2>Donald Trump to flies to New York ahead of arraignment</h2>

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<p><strong>Will he be handcuffed?</strong></p>

<p>No. Two of Trump’s attorneys told Reuters on Friday that he will not be handcuffed when he arrives, and plans to plead not guilty.</p>

<p><strong>Will Trump be put on a trial?</strong></p>

<p>It is difficult to speculate when a trial might take place. Once the case is booked and a judge is selected, other things such as the timing of the trial will then be decided.</p>

<p>It is expected that Trump will be released on bail and will then fly home to Florida.</p>

<p><strong>When could Trump be convicted? </strong></p>

<p>The criminal cases in Manhattan typically take more than a year to go to trial, Reuters quoted experts.&nbsp;So Trump’s trial likely wouldn’t be for a while—possibly until the 2024 election season is well underway, or even after the election takes place, which Reuters notes would be uncharted legal territory if Trump were tried on state charges as president or president-elect.</p>

<p><strong>Can he still run for president?</strong></p>

<p>Yes. Even if Trump gets convicted, he won’t get disqualified from running for presidency, according to constitutional experts.</p>

<p>As per the US Constitution, all natural born citizens who are at least 35 years old and have been a resident of the US for 14 years can run for president. Which means that legally, Trump can continue his presidential campaign even if he gets jailed.</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump is all set to face his arraignment on Tuesday, after getting indicted by a grand jury over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Former US president Donald Trump is all set to face his arraignment on Tuesday, after getting indicted by a grand jury over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. The 76-year-old departed from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida and landed in New York on Monday, a day before his court appearance and impending arrest. According to CNN, he is likely to face 34 counts of financial fraud. The much-awaited court proceedings will begin in the afternoon, where the criminal charges against the former president will be unsealed. He is the first US president to face criminal charges, and is expected to plead not guilty. "On Tuesday morning I will be going to, believe it or not, the Courthouse," he wrote on Truth Social. "America was not supposed to be this way!" Here’s what will transpire next in the lead up to his impending arrest. When will he surrender? Trump is expected to reach the Manhattan court on Tuesday at 2.15 pm, where he will be arraigned in person. An arraignment is a criminal defendant's first court appearance. He will be photographed, his fingerprints would be recorded and paperwork for his arrest would be initiated— meaning investigators will check for any outstanding arrest warrants or charges. The whole process will take several hours behind closed doors. Once that process gets done, he will be considered under arrest and in custody. Throughout the booking process, he will be accompanied by Secret Service agents. Then, Trump would wait in a holding area or cell until his appearance before a judge. The arraignment will then be open to the public. Donald Trump to flies to New York ahead of arraignment Will he be handcuffed? No. Two of Trump’s attorneys told Reuters on Friday that he will not be handcuffed when he arrives, and plans to plead not guilty. Will Trump be put on a trial? It is difficult to speculate when a trial might take place. Once the case is booked and a judge is selected, other things such as the timing of the trial will then be decided. It is expected that Trump will be released on bail and will then fly home to Florida. When could Trump be convicted? The criminal cases in Manhattan typically take more than a year to go to trial, Reuters quoted experts. So Trump’s trial likely wouldn’t be for a while—possibly until the 2024 election season is well underway, or even after the election takes place, which Reuters notes would be uncharted legal territory if Trump were tried on state charges as president or president-elect. Can he still run for president? Yes. Even if Trump gets convicted, he won’t get disqualified from running for presidency, according to constitutional experts. As per the US Constitution, all natural born citizens who are at least 35 years old and have been a resident of the US for 14 years can run for president. Which means that legally, Trump can continue his presidential campaign even if he gets jailed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Will Donald Trump get arrested, will he be handcuffed? Here's what will happen at Manhattan court

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