<p>Donald Trump, the former US president, who is due to surrender at a Georgia jail on Thursday (24th August), has revealed the exact time of his arrest.</p>

<p>Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social', the businessman once again reiterated his claims of a "rigged &amp; stolen election" and announced that he would get arrested at 7:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT).</p>

<h2><strong>"Truth" on Truth Social</strong></h2>

<p>On Truth Social, referring to his now viral "Debate Night" interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, Trump touted the millions of views and wrote: "231,000,000 Views, and still counting. The Biggest Video on Social Media, EVER, more than double the Super Bowl!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He then goes on to announce that he will soon depart for Georgia, where he will be arrested "by a Radical Left, Lowlife District Attorney" for "having the audacity to challenge a rigged &amp; stolen election".</p>

<p>Trump said: "But please excuse me, I have to start getting ready to head down to Atlanta, Georgia, where Murder and other Violent Crimes have reached levels never seen before, to get ARRESTED by a Radical Left, Lowlife District Attorney, Fani Willis, for A PERFECT PHONE CALL, and having the audacity to challenge a RIGGED &amp; STOLEN ELECTION. THE EVIDENCE IS IRREFUTABLE! ARREST TIME: 7:30 P.M."</p>

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<h2><strong>Mugshots and notorious jails</strong></h2>

<p>As per AFP, a tight security perimeter has been set up ahead of Trump's arrival at the Fulton County Jail. The facility, as per the news agency, is notorious for being overcrowded and is even under investigation by the US Justice Department for a slew of inmate deaths and deplorable living conditions.</p>

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<p>While Donald Trump has successfully evaded the humiliation of getting a mugshot clicked in his previous three arrests —&nbsp;New York, on charges of paying hush money to a porn star;&nbsp;Florida, for mishandling top secret government documents, and&nbsp;Washington, on charges of conspiring to upend his 2020 election loss.</p>

<p>However, as per AFP, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said that in Georgia, the&nbsp;standard procedure is for a defendant to have a mugshot taken before they are released on bond.</p>

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Donald Trump, the former US president, who is due to surrender at a Georgia jail on Thursday (24th August), has revealed the exact time of his arrest. Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social', the businessman once again reiterated his claims of a "rigged & stolen election" and announced that he would get arrested at 7:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT).

Donald Trump, the former US president, who is due to surrender at a Georgia jail on Thursday (24th August), has revealed the exact time of his arrest. Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social', the businessman once again reiterated his claims of a "rigged & stolen election" and announced that he would get arrested at 7:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT). "Truth" on Truth Social On Truth Social, referring to his now viral "Debate Night" interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson, Trump touted the millions of views and wrote: "231,000,000 Views, and still counting. The Biggest Video on Social Media, EVER, more than double the Super Bowl!" Donald Trump arrest LIVE | Former US president on his way to surrender in Georgia He then goes on to announce that he will soon depart for Georgia, where he will be arrested "by a Radical Left, Lowlife District Attorney" for "having the audacity to challenge a rigged & stolen election". Trump said: "But please excuse me, I have to start getting ready to head down to Atlanta, Georgia, where Murder and other Violent Crimes have reached levels never seen before, to get ARRESTED by a Radical Left, Lowlife District Attorney, Fani Willis, for A PERFECT PHONE CALL, and having the audacity to challenge a RIGGED & STOLEN ELECTION. THE EVIDENCE IS IRREFUTABLE! ARREST TIME: 7:30 P.M." × Mugshots and notorious jails As per AFP, a tight security perimeter has been set up ahead of Trump's arrival at the Fulton County Jail. The facility, as per the news agency, is notorious for being overcrowded and is even under investigation by the US Justice Department for a slew of inmate deaths and deplorable living conditions. Also read | Trump's day of reckoning looms as ex-US president declares intent to surrender on Thursday While Donald Trump has successfully evaded the humiliation of getting a mugshot clicked in his previous three arrests — New York, on charges of paying hush money to a porn star; Florida, for mishandling top secret government documents, and Washington, on charges of conspiring to upend his 2020 election loss. However, as per AFP, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said that in Georgia, the standard procedure is for a defendant to have a mugshot taken before they are released on bond. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Donald Trump announces time of his impending arrest

<p>Donald Trump has declared that, on Thursday, he will turn himself in&nbsp;to face racketeering and other charges stemming from his bid to overturn the 2020 election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump labelled the trial a 'Witch Hunt' and said&nbsp;that he would be "ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," the Georgia official behind the fourth indictment against the former president.</p>

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<p>This comes just hours after&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;agreed to a USD 200,000 bond that, among other release conditions, includes a restriction on his social media use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bond, as per CNN citing court documents reviewed by it, was agreed upon after the former US president's lawyers met with the Fulton County district attorney’s office on Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Extensive release conditions</strong></h2>

<p>Reportedly, Trump's bond order is more extensive than those granted to other co-defendants.</p>

<p>The businessman has been explicitly barred from using social media "to target his 18 co-defendants in the case, as well as any witnesses and the 30 un-indicted co-conspirators," reports CNN.</p>

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<p>Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's order states that "The Defendant (Donald Trump) shall perform no act to intimidate any person known to him or her to be a codefendant or witness in this case or to otherwise obstruct the administration of justice."</p>

<p>"The above shall include, but are not limited to, posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another individual on social media," it specifies.</p>

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<h2><strong>Other bond orders</strong></h2>

<p>While Trump's bond has been set at $200,000, for several other defendants who also had their bond orders approved on Monday, the amount is significantly lower.</p>

<p>John Eastman, a conservative attorney, reached a bond agreement of $100,000 with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similarly, Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, also came to a bond agreement with Willis, with his bond set at $10,000.</p>

<p>Kenneth Chesebro's bond was set at $100,000, while Ray Smith's bond was set at $50,000.</p>

<p>The bond orders forbid them from communicating with the other 18 co-defendants or any potential witnesses regarding the case. They also include similar terms for release — defendants have been ordered to regularly report to pre-trial supervision every 30 days, this can also be done over the phone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nineteen defendants, including Trump, were indicted in the case last week over their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results. The defendants have been given the deadline of Friday 12 pm ET to turn themselves in.</p>

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Donald Trump has declared that, on Thursday, he will turn himself in to face racketeering and other charges stemming from his bid to overturn the 2020 election. Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump labelled the trial a 'Witch Hunt' and said that he would be "ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," the Georgia official behind the fourth indictment against the former president.

Donald Trump has declared that, on Thursday, he will turn himself in to face racketeering and other charges stemming from his bid to overturn the 2020 election. Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump labelled the trial a 'Witch Hunt' and said that he would be "ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," the Georgia official behind the fourth indictment against the former president. × This comes just hours after Trump agreed to a USD 200,000 bond that, among other release conditions, includes a restriction on his social media use. The bond, as per CNN citing court documents reviewed by it, was agreed upon after the former US president's lawyers met with the Fulton County district attorney’s office on Monday. Extensive release conditions Reportedly, Trump's bond order is more extensive than those granted to other co-defendants. The businessman has been explicitly barred from using social media "to target his 18 co-defendants in the case, as well as any witnesses and the 30 un-indicted co-conspirators," reports CNN. Also read | Trump to skip Republican primary debates, cites 'legendary' lead in opinion polls Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's order states that "The Defendant (Donald Trump) shall perform no act to intimidate any person known to him or her to be a codefendant or witness in this case or to otherwise obstruct the administration of justice." "The above shall include, but are not limited to, posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another individual on social media," it specifies. BREAKING: Bond price and conditions for Donald Trump in the Fulton County, Georgia RICO case have been set. Trump will have to pay $200,000 bond and he will have to follow multiple conditions including that he can’t intimidate any co-defendants or witnesses. He also can not… pic.twitter.com/DQPEjZydFn — Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) August 21, 2023 × Other bond orders While Trump's bond has been set at $200,000, for several other defendants who also had their bond orders approved on Monday, the amount is significantly lower. John Eastman, a conservative attorney, reached a bond agreement of $100,000 with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Also read | Trump repeats threat of reciprocal taxes against India if elected again Similarly, Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, also came to a bond agreement with Willis, with his bond set at $10,000. Kenneth Chesebro's bond was set at $100,000, while Ray Smith's bond was set at $50,000. The bond orders forbid them from communicating with the other 18 co-defendants or any potential witnesses regarding the case. They also include similar terms for release — defendants have been ordered to regularly report to pre-trial supervision every 30 days, this can also be done over the phone. Nineteen defendants, including Trump, were indicted in the case last week over their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election results. The defendants have been given the deadline of Friday 12 pm ET to turn themselves in. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Trump's day of reckoning looms as ex-US president declares intent to surrender on Thursday

<p>Donald Trump's co-defendants, John Eastman, and Scott Hall, have surrendered to authorities in Georgia in the racketeering case over their attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per an AFP report citing jail records, Eastman, a former campaign attorney for Trump, and Hall, a bail bondsman, have been booked at the Fulton County Jail.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What they're accused of</strong></h2>

<p>Eastman, who is a constitutional law scholar, has been accused of devising a plan to submit a counterfeit slate of Trump electors to Congress from Georgia, in place of the legitimate Biden electors.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hall has been charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit election fraud over his alleged involvement in tampering with voting machines in Georgia.</p>

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<p>The bond for Eastman was set at $100,000, while for Hall the amount was set lower at $10,000.</p>

<p>AFP reports that after being booked, Eastman spoke with reporters, and said that he was "confident that when the law is faithfully applied in this proceeding, all of my co-defendants and I will be fully vindicated."</p>

<p>Further, when he was questioned whether his stance on the election's outcome still aligned with Trump's claims of a stolen election, Eastman said "Absolutely," and that there's "No question in my mind."</p>

<h2><strong>When will Trump surrender?</strong></h2>

<p>Trump, as per reports, is expected to turn himself in at the same Atlanta jail on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump labelled the trial a 'Witch Hunt' and said that he would be "ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," the Georgia official behind the fourth indictment against the former president.</p>

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<p>He will be facing charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee set bond for the former president at $200,000. Among other release conditions, the bond includes a restriction on his social media use "to target his 18 co-defendants in the case, as well as any witnesses and the 30 un-indicted co-conspirators."</p>

<p>Trump and his 18 co-conspirators have been given till noon on Thursday to turn themselves in.</p>

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Donald Trump's co-defendants, John Eastman, and Scott Hall, have surrendered to authorities in Georgia in the racketeering case over their attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.

Donald Trump's co-defendants, John Eastman, and Scott Hall, have surrendered to authorities in Georgia in the racketeering case over their attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. As per an AFP report citing jail records, Eastman, a former campaign attorney for Trump, and Hall, a bail bondsman, have been booked at the Fulton County Jail. What they're accused of Eastman, who is a constitutional law scholar, has been accused of devising a plan to submit a counterfeit slate of Trump electors to Congress from Georgia, in place of the legitimate Biden electors. Meanwhile, Hall has been charged with racketeering and conspiracy to commit election fraud over his alleged involvement in tampering with voting machines in Georgia. Also read | Trump's day of reckoning looms, ex-president declares intent to surrender on Thursday The bond for Eastman was set at $100,000, while for Hall the amount was set lower at $10,000. AFP reports that after being booked, Eastman spoke with reporters, and said that he was "confident that when the law is faithfully applied in this proceeding, all of my co-defendants and I will be fully vindicated." Further, when he was questioned whether his stance on the election's outcome still aligned with Trump's claims of a stolen election, Eastman said "Absolutely," and that there's "No question in my mind." When will Trump surrender? Trump, as per reports, is expected to turn himself in at the same Atlanta jail on Thursday. Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump labelled the trial a 'Witch Hunt' and said that he would be "ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis," the Georgia official behind the fourth indictment against the former president. Also read | Trump to skip Republican primary debates, cites 'legendary' lead in opinion polls He will be facing charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential elections. On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee set bond for the former president at $200,000. Among other release conditions, the bond includes a restriction on his social media use "to target his 18 co-defendants in the case, as well as any witnesses and the 30 un-indicted co-conspirators." Trump and his 18 co-conspirators have been given till noon on Thursday to turn themselves in. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Trump's co-defendants turn themselves in; Eastman and Hall booked in Georgia jail

<p>Former United States president Donald Trump was indicted Monday (August 14) in Georgia on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes. This comes after an extensive two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia.&nbsp;This is the fourth criminal case to be brought against the 77-year-old Republican this year, the second case to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote. Trump called the&nbsp;indictment "rigged" and "Witch hunt".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case relies on laws typically used to bring down mobsters and could lead to a watershed moment — the first televised trial of a former president in US history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, the grand jury met for roughly 10 hours before handing up charges. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case will be shielded from any potential Trump interference if he is reelected in 2024, unlike the election subversion allegations brought by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith. He will not be able to pardon himself or his allies of any state convictions, nor will he be able to order Fulton County to dismiss the charges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prosecutors charged 18 other people, including Mark Meadows, Trump's former White House chief of staff, and lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. The case stems from a Jan&nbsp;2, 2021, phone call in which Trump urged Georgia's top election official, Brad Raffensperger, to "find" enough votes to reverse his narrow loss in the state, but the request was declined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two weeks before Trump was scheduled to leave office, on January 6, 2021, four days later, Trump's supporters attacked the US&nbsp;Capitol in an effort to stop Congress from certifying Biden's victory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that Willis also investigated an alleged scheme by the Trump campaign to subvert the US electoral process by submitting false slates of electors, people who make up the Electoral College that elects the president and vice president.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Will televised trial proceedings affect Trump's popularity?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Trump has denied any wrongdoing</strong></h2>

<p>While responding to the indictment, the Trump campaign said: "President Trump will continue to power through this unprecedented abuse of power" and it also accused Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis, an elected Democrat, of being part of the "Deranged Democrat Prosecutor Club". As per the local reports, the statement is attributed to Karoline Leavitt, who is the spokesperson for Make America Great Again Inc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump slammed the indictment and called it "rigged".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sounds rigged to me! Why didn't they indict 2.5 years ago? Because they wanted to do it right in the middle of my political campaign. Witch hunt!"&nbsp;he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement,&nbsp;Trump's lawyers took issue with the "leak of a presumed and premature indictment before the witnesses had testified or the grand jurors had deliberated", in what they say has been a "flawed and unconstitutional" process, a complaint&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;also alluded to in his post.&nbsp;</p>

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Former United States president Donald Trump was indicted Monday (August 14) in Georgia on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes. This comes after an extensive two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia.

Former United States president Donald Trump was indicted Monday (August 14) in Georgia on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes. This comes after an extensive two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia. This is the fourth criminal case to be brought against the 77-year-old Republican this year, the second case to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the vote. Trump called the indictment "rigged" and "Witch hunt". The case relies on laws typically used to bring down mobsters and could lead to a watershed moment — the first televised trial of a former president in US history. On Monday, the grand jury met for roughly 10 hours before handing up charges. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' case will be shielded from any potential Trump interference if he is reelected in 2024, unlike the election subversion allegations brought by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith. He will not be able to pardon himself or his allies of any state convictions, nor will he be able to order Fulton County to dismiss the charges. Also read: Court rules in favour of Montana youth in landmark climate trial Prosecutors charged 18 other people, including Mark Meadows, Trump's former White House chief of staff, and lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. The case stems from a Jan 2, 2021, phone call in which Trump urged Georgia's top election official, Brad Raffensperger, to "find" enough votes to reverse his narrow loss in the state, but the request was declined. Two weeks before Trump was scheduled to leave office, on January 6, 2021, four days later, Trump's supporters attacked the US Capitol in an effort to stop Congress from certifying Biden's victory. Reports have mentioned that Willis also investigated an alleged scheme by the Trump campaign to subvert the US electoral process by submitting false slates of electors, people who make up the Electoral College that elects the president and vice president. Also read: Sam Bankman-Fried indicted with seven charges for using stolen funds in campaign contributions Watch: Will televised trial proceedings affect Trump's popularity? × Trump has denied any wrongdoing While responding to the indictment, the Trump campaign said: "President Trump will continue to power through this unprecedented abuse of power" and it also accused Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis, an elected Democrat, of being part of the "Deranged Democrat Prosecutor Club". As per the local reports, the statement is attributed to Karoline Leavitt, who is the spokesperson for Make America Great Again Inc. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump slammed the indictment and called it "rigged". "Sounds rigged to me! Why didn't they indict 2.5 years ago? Because they wanted to do it right in the middle of my political campaign. Witch hunt!" he wrote. In a statement, Trump's lawyers took issue with the "leak of a presumed and premature indictment before the witnesses had testified or the grand jurors had deliberated", in what they say has been a "flawed and unconstitutional" process, a complaint Trump also alluded to in his post. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Donald Trump indicted over 2020 election interference in Georgia

<p>Former US president Donald Trump was on Tuesday (Aug 1) indicted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.</p>

<p>A federal grand jury charged Trump on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.</p>

<p>The indictment said the Republican presidential hopeful "was determined to stay in power" and "spread lies" saying he had won in order to overturn the 2020 election.</p>

<p>"These claims were false, and the Defendant knew that they were false."</p>

<h2><strong>Trump summoned to appear in Washington court</strong></h2>

<p>Trump has now been summoned to appear in a Washington DC court on Thursday at 16:00 local time before Judge Moxila Upadhyaya.</p>

<p>Minutes before the ruling, Trump on his Truth Social media platform said that he had heard of the expected indictment.</p>

<p>"I hear that Deranged Jack Smith [prosecutor], in order to interfere with the Presidential Election of 2024, will be putting out yet another Fake Indictment of your favorite President (sic)," he wrote.</p>

<p>This is the second time in two months, and third overall, that the Republican leader has been indicted in the criminal investigation by special counsel Jack Smith.</p>

<h2>Donald Trump ahead in polls despite legal woes</h2>

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<h2><strong>Jack Smith says will seek speedy trial</strong></h2>

<p>After the indictment, Smith addressed the media saying that the "attack on our nation's capitol on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy."</p>

<p>He said that the attack on the US Capitol was "fuelled by lies, lies by the defendant targeted at disrupting a bedrock function of the United States government".</p>

<p>Smith further said that the Department of Justice “will seek a speedy trial."</p>

<p>Concluding his brief statement, Smith insisted that the former president "must be assumed innocent until proven guilty".</p>

<p>Trump is already scheduled to appear in two separate trials next year, during the 2024 election season.</p>

<p>In June, Trump was charged with the retention of classified documents and conspiracy with a top aide to hide them from the government and his own attorneys.</p>

<p>In March, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Trump on state charges of falsifying business records.</p>

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<p>In both of these cases, Trump pleaded not guilty.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's legal team blasts Smith&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump’s legal team condemned the charges, calling the new indictment "the latest corrupt chapter" to meddle with the 2024 presidential elections.</p>

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<p>The statement says that the fresh charges are part of "un-American witch hunts" and adds "the lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany", and blamed&nbsp;a "weaponised" Department of Justice.</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump was on Tuesday (Aug 1) indicted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. A federal grand jury charged Trump on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.

Former US president Donald Trump was on Tuesday (Aug 1) indicted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. A federal grand jury charged Trump on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights. The indictment said the Republican presidential hopeful "was determined to stay in power" and "spread lies" saying he had won in order to overturn the 2020 election. "These claims were false, and the Defendant knew that they were false." Trump summoned to appear in Washington court Trump has now been summoned to appear in a Washington DC court on Thursday at 16:00 local time before Judge Moxila Upadhyaya. Minutes before the ruling, Trump on his Truth Social media platform said that he had heard of the expected indictment. "I hear that Deranged Jack Smith [prosecutor], in order to interfere with the Presidential Election of 2024, will be putting out yet another Fake Indictment of your favorite President (sic)," he wrote. This is the second time in two months, and third overall, that the Republican leader has been indicted in the criminal investigation by special counsel Jack Smith. Donald Trump ahead in polls despite legal woes Jack Smith says will seek speedy trial After the indictment, Smith addressed the media saying that the "attack on our nation's capitol on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy." He said that the attack on the US Capitol was "fuelled by lies, lies by the defendant targeted at disrupting a bedrock function of the United States government". Smith further said that the Department of Justice “will seek a speedy trial." Concluding his brief statement, Smith insisted that the former president "must be assumed innocent until proven guilty". Trump is already scheduled to appear in two separate trials next year, during the 2024 election season. In June, Trump was charged with the retention of classified documents and conspiracy with a top aide to hide them from the government and his own attorneys. In March, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicted Trump on state charges of falsifying business records. Also read | Capitol riots: Donald Trump expects to be indicted ‘any day now In both of these cases, Trump pleaded not guilty. Trump's legal team blasts Smith Trump’s legal team condemned the charges, calling the new indictment "the latest corrupt chapter" to meddle with the 2024 presidential elections. Also read | Georgia court dismisses Trump’s plea to stop probe into 2020 election subversion efforts The statement says that the fresh charges are part of "un-American witch hunts" and adds "the lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany", and blamed a "weaponised" Department of Justice. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Former US president Donald Trump indicted over efforts to subvert 2020 elections

Donald Trump got a letter indicting him of criminal charges yet again and a day before he turned 77 he'll be appearing in court amid heightened passions from supporters from sensitive documents being stored in the shower to disclosing classified information to friends Trump has been indicted on 37 charges former US attorney General William Barr claims that if even half of it is true then Trump could easily land behind bars.

Donald Trump calls indictment a 'political hit job', after lading in legal trouble again

<p>Former US president Donald Trump has said that he has been indicted in the probe over his handling of classified documents after leaving the office, a development&nbsp;that makes him the first former president to face federal criminal charges.</p>

<p>"The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax," Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social as he broke what would be bombshell news that he has been charged criminally for the second time.</p>

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<p>No immediate confirmation&nbsp;was forthcoming from the Department of Justice. However, a CNN report states that the Republican leader has been indicted on seven counts. He has been charged under the Espionage Act,&nbsp;as well as charges of obstruction of justice, destruction or falsification of records, conspiracy and willful retention of documents and false statements, according to people familiar with the indictment.<br />
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The Associated Press reported that two people familiar with the situation, but not authorised to discuss it publicly, said that the indictment included seven criminal counts. One of them said Trump’s lawyers were contacted by prosecutors shortly before he announced on his Truth Social platform that he had been indicted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump said he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday at 3 p.m. A seven-count indictment has been filed in federal court naming the former president as a criminal defendant, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to describe a case that has yet to be unsealed.</p>

<p>"I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States," he wrote.</p>

<p>Trump has declared that he would run for president again in US Presidential Election 2024. He is currently the frontrunner among presidential hopefuls who are vying to get Republican Party nomination.</p>

<p>Trump's announcement came a day after US media said federal prosecutors informed the former president's lawyers that he is the target of the probe into his handling of classified documents.</p>

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<p>Trump who has been first US president to have been impeached twice while in office also has the tag of first former of sitting president to be charged with a crime. This was over election-eve hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels who said she had an affair with him. That indictment came in March.</p>

<h2><strong>‘I am innocent’</strong></h2>

<p>About half an hour after his initial post on Truth Social. Trump took to Truth Social again. This time with a video.</p>

<p>"I am innocent," he stressed.</p>

<p>In a statement after his initial online posts, the Trump campaign lashed out at what it called an "unprecedented abuse of power" and called for the indictment to be thrown out.</p>

<p>Trump "has long been the biggest threat and the top political target for Joe Biden and the corrupt Democrat Party," his campaign said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Today's act of open legal 'warfare' by the highly politicized and partisan Department of Injustice, has taken things to a new level, and set a dangerous precedent."</p>

<h2><strong>The classified documents probe</strong></h2>

<p>US Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith who has been looking into cache of secret documents which were stored by Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence even after leaving the presidential office.</p>

<p>In August last year, the FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago and carted away about 11,000 documents. Trump had spent months resisting efforts by the authorities to recover the documents. This means that Trump can also face obstruction-of-justice charges.</p>

<p>Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.</p>

<p>There is a possibility that he will be indicted in two more cases. These have to do with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia and his role in inciting attack on US Capitol building in 2021.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former US president Donald Trump has said that he has been indicted in the probe over his handling of classified documents after leaving the office, a development that makes him the first former president to face federal criminal charges.

Former US president Donald Trump has said that he has been indicted in the probe over his handling of classified documents after leaving the office, a development that makes him the first former president to face federal criminal charges. "The corrupt Biden Administration has informed my attorneys that I have been Indicted, seemingly over the Boxes Hoax," Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social as he broke what would be bombshell news that he has been charged criminally for the second time. No immediate confirmation was forthcoming from the Department of Justice. However, a CNN report states that the Republican leader has been indicted on seven counts. He has been charged under the Espionage Act, as well as charges of obstruction of justice, destruction or falsification of records, conspiracy and willful retention of documents and false statements, according to people familiar with the indictment. The Associated Press reported that two people familiar with the situation, but not authorised to discuss it publicly, said that the indictment included seven criminal counts. One of them said Trump’s lawyers were contacted by prosecutors shortly before he announced on his Truth Social platform that he had been indicted. Watch | The growing legal woes for Donald Trump | Classified documents probe × Trump said he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday at 3 p.m. A seven-count indictment has been filed in federal court naming the former president as a criminal defendant, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke to the Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to describe a case that has yet to be unsealed. "I never thought it possible that such a thing could happen to a former President of the United States," he wrote. Trump has declared that he would run for president again in US Presidential Election 2024. He is currently the frontrunner among presidential hopefuls who are vying to get Republican Party nomination. Trump's announcement came a day after US media said federal prosecutors informed the former president's lawyers that he is the target of the probe into his handling of classified documents. Also Read | Former US president Trump asks for new trial in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case Trump who has been first US president to have been impeached twice while in office also has the tag of first former of sitting president to be charged with a crime. This was over election-eve hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels who said she had an affair with him. That indictment came in March. ‘I am innocent’ About half an hour after his initial post on Truth Social. Trump took to Truth Social again. This time with a video. "I am innocent," he stressed. In a statement after his initial online posts, the Trump campaign lashed out at what it called an "unprecedented abuse of power" and called for the indictment to be thrown out. Trump "has long been the biggest threat and the top political target for Joe Biden and the corrupt Democrat Party," his campaign said in a statement. "Today's act of open legal 'warfare' by the highly politicized and partisan Department of Injustice, has taken things to a new level, and set a dangerous precedent." The classified documents probe US Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith who has been looking into cache of secret documents which were stored by Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence even after leaving the presidential office. In August last year, the FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago and carted away about 11,000 documents. Trump had spent months resisting efforts by the authorities to recover the documents. This means that Trump can also face obstruction-of-justice charges. Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. There is a possibility that he will be indicted in two more cases. These have to do with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia and his role in inciting attack on US Capitol building in 2021. (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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Donald Trump indicted on 7 counts, including Espionage Act in classified documents case

Donald Trump has arrived in new york city to face charges stemming from a probe into hush money paid to a porn star. The former US President is due to surrender at the Manhattan district attorney's office, and lawyers have argued against letting cameras in the courtroom. Reports say Trump will be fingerprinted prior to appearing before a judge for an arraignment. The 76-year-old republican is seeking to regain the presidency in 2024 and is the first former US President to face criminal charges. Trump's plane arrived at the laguardia airport in New York. He walked alone down a flight of stairs from the plane and climbed into an suv for a drive in a motorcade. He got out of the vehicle, waved to people behind barricades set up by police for security purposes and walked into Manhattan's Trump tower. A court official said the arraignment was planned for 18:15 gmt on Tuesday.

Trump arrives in New York ahead of surrender, first former US President to face criminal charges

<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

Former US president Donald Trump who is likely to appear before a New York court on coming Tuesday, will not be handcuffed when he surrenders to face criminal charges, as per his lawyer. Trump attorney Susan Necheles said the former president will plead not guilty.

Hush Money Case: Donald Trump to speak in Florida after arraignment

<p>In just a matter of 24 hours after indictment news,&nbsp;former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking to return to the White House again after 2024 elections, raised a whopping $4 million, as per his campaign data Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apparently, two hours after the indictment news,&nbsp;Trump urged his supporters to make contributions of any amount and help him in his quest to seek 2024 Republican presidential nomination.</p>

<p>An email was put out by a Trump fundraising group Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee read, "Please make a contribution – of truly any amount – to defend our movement from the never-ending witch hunts and WIN the WHITE HOUSE in 2024."</p>

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<h2><strong>Who donated to Trump's campaign?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Among the donations that were made, a quarter or 25 per cent of them trickled down from first-time donors to the 45th president of the United States. The Trump campaign says this indicates "further solidifying" of the status of the former US president's status as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary.</p>

<p>The email by Trump fundraisers is seen to have filled the coffers of the former US president in less than 24 hours. The email was sent to over half&nbsp;a dozen fundraising solicitations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a probe into hush money given to former porn star Stormy Daniels, a grand jury in Manhattan indicted&nbsp;Trump. In a fundraising email sent to supporters Thursday, Trump refuted&nbsp;the allegations and termed it a&nbsp;left-wing plot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking with NBC media outlet, a Trump campaign official said 16,000 volunteer sign-ups were made over the past day.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fundraising emails subject lines included "America needs you right now," "RUMORED DETAILS OF MY ARREST", "BREAKING: PRESIDENT TRUMP INDICTED", and "Yes, I've been indicted, BUT."</p>

<p>Trump in a post also asked people to not send any money if they are doing poorly. The former US president wrote on Truth Social, "If you are doing poorly, as so many of you are, do not send anything."</p>

<p>"If you are doing well, which was made possible through the great policies of the Trump Administration, send your contribution to donaldjtrump.com," he added.</p>

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<p>Trump initially had trouble generating money after launching his 2024 campaign in November. The former US president&nbsp;only succeeded in fetching&nbsp;$9.5 million in the last&nbsp;six weeks through the campaign and a joint fundraising committee.</p>

<p>However, apart from Donald Trump, many other Democrats and Republicans are also using the indictment moment to secure their fundraising interests as they too sent out solicitations to their supporters.&nbsp;<br />
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In just a matter of 24 hours after indictment news, former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking to return to the White House again after 2024 elections, raised a whopping $4 million, as per his campaign data Friday.

In just a matter of 24 hours after indictment news, former US president Donald Trump, who is seeking to return to the White House again after 2024 elections, raised a whopping $4 million, as per his campaign data Friday. Apparently, two hours after the indictment news, Trump urged his supporters to make contributions of any amount and help him in his quest to seek 2024 Republican presidential nomination. An email was put out by a Trump fundraising group Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee read, "Please make a contribution – of truly any amount – to defend our movement from the never-ending witch hunts and WIN the WHITE HOUSE in 2024." Also Read | At least 24 injured after 'devastating' tornado hit US state of Arkansas Who donated to Trump's campaign? Among the donations that were made, a quarter or 25 per cent of them trickled down from first-time donors to the 45th president of the United States. The Trump campaign says this indicates "further solidifying" of the status of the former US president's status as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary. The email by Trump fundraisers is seen to have filled the coffers of the former US president in less than 24 hours. The email was sent to over half a dozen fundraising solicitations. After a probe into hush money given to former porn star Stormy Daniels, a grand jury in Manhattan indicted Trump. In a fundraising email sent to supporters Thursday, Trump refuted the allegations and termed it a left-wing plot. While speaking with NBC media outlet, a Trump campaign official said 16,000 volunteer sign-ups were made over the past day. Also Read | Defending Twitter's paid blue tick, Elon Musk predicts social media sites without such model 'will fail' Fundraising emails subject lines included "America needs you right now," "RUMORED DETAILS OF MY ARREST", "BREAKING: PRESIDENT TRUMP INDICTED", and "Yes, I've been indicted, BUT." Trump in a post also asked people to not send any money if they are doing poorly. The former US president wrote on Truth Social, "If you are doing poorly, as so many of you are, do not send anything." "If you are doing well, which was made possible through the great policies of the Trump Administration, send your contribution to donaldjtrump.com," he added. Watch | Will Artificial Intelligence be the end of mankind? | This World × Trump initially had trouble generating money after launching his 2024 campaign in November. The former US president only succeeded in fetching $9.5 million in the last six weeks through the campaign and a joint fundraising committee. However, apart from Donald Trump, many other Democrats and Republicans are also using the indictment moment to secure their fundraising interests as they too sent out solicitations to their supporters. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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New York grand jury indicted Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star during his 2016 campaign, making him the first former US president to face criminal charges. Donald Trump reacted to becoming the first ex-president in US history to be indicted by going on his social media platform Truth Social and blasting the "Thugs and Radical Left Monsters" he said are responsible.

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