A survey revealed that former US president Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican nomination for the 2024 election are high. It also shows that Americans are divided in their opinion of Trump's felony charges. According to the results of the Reuters/Ipsos survey, which was released on Thursday, 49% of all Americans believe that it was appropriate for prosecutors to file the first criminal case against a&nbsp;former president.

New York City prosecutors indicted Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business&nbsp;records on Tuesday. Following this major development that has brought Trump and adult star Stormy Daniels into the spotlight in the US and all around the world, the&nbsp;survey was conducted on Wednesday and Thursday.

<h2>Democrats and Republicans divided over Trump case&nbsp;</h2>

Republicans and Democrats seemed to be sharply divided over the case. Just 16% of Republicans believed that the accusations were justified, compared to 84% of self-described Democrats.&nbsp;

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Around 40% of Republicans indicated they would be more inclined to vote for Trump in 2024 as a result of the case, while 12% said they would be less likely to do so. 38% of respondents claimed it had no effect.

<h2>Do Republicans support Trump's nomination for 2024 presidential election?</h2>

As Trump eyes the 2024 Presidential race, the first step would be the Republican nomination for the next year's elections. 58% of Republicans favour Trump as their choice for nominee. It is an uptick from 48% which was stated in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, came&nbsp;second in the survey&nbsp;with 21% of the vote.&nbsp;

<h2>What do Americans think of law enforcement agencies in Trump case?&nbsp;</h2>

Although the survey&nbsp;revealed a wide&nbsp;agreement that Trump set up payments to model Karen McDougal and porn star Stormy Daniels to silence them about alleged extramarital affairs.

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It is the&nbsp;opinion of 73% of Americans, including 55% of Republicans. Nevertheless, compared to 34% of Democrats, 76% of Republicans believe that certain members of law enforcement agencies&nbsp;are conducting investigations that are politically motivated in an effort to discredit Trump.

<h2>Should Trump be disqualified?&nbsp;</h2>

Just 18% of Republicans, but 51% of all respondents, agreed that Trump should be barred from running for president again because of the allegations.

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<h2>Survey credibility&nbsp;</h2>

The credibility interval, a metric of precision, for the poll of 1,004 American adults is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points for all respondents and plus or minus 6.3 percentage points for the 368 Republicans who took part in the study.

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A survey revealed that former US president Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican nomination for the 2024 election are high. It also shows that Americans are divided in their opinion of Trump's felony charges.

A survey revealed that former US president Donald Trump's chances of winning the Republican nomination for the 2024 election are high. It also shows that Americans are divided in their opinion of Trump's felony charges. According to the results of the Reuters/Ipsos survey, which was released on Thursday, 49% of all Americans believe that it was appropriate for prosecutors to file the first criminal case against a former president. New York City prosecutors indicted Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on Tuesday. Following this major development that has brought Trump and adult star Stormy Daniels into the spotlight in the US and all around the world, the survey was conducted on Wednesday and Thursday. Democrats and Republicans divided over Trump case Republicans and Democrats seemed to be sharply divided over the case. Just 16% of Republicans believed that the accusations were justified, compared to 84% of self-described Democrats. Also Read | King Charles backs research to investigate links between royal family and slavery Around 40% of Republicans indicated they would be more inclined to vote for Trump in 2024 as a result of the case, while 12% said they would be less likely to do so. 38% of respondents claimed it had no effect. Do Republicans support Trump's nomination for 2024 presidential election? As Trump eyes the 2024 Presidential race, the first step would be the Republican nomination for the next year's elections. 58% of Republicans favour Trump as their choice for nominee. It is an uptick from 48% which was stated in a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, came second in the survey with 21% of the vote. What do Americans think of law enforcement agencies in Trump case? Although the survey revealed a wide agreement that Trump set up payments to model Karen McDougal and porn star Stormy Daniels to silence them about alleged extramarital affairs. Also Read | Indian posing as fraud prevention specialist dupes many US elderly, gets 33 months prison term It is the opinion of 73% of Americans, including 55% of Republicans. Nevertheless, compared to 34% of Democrats, 76% of Republicans believe that certain members of law enforcement agencies are conducting investigations that are politically motivated in an effort to discredit Trump. Should Trump be disqualified? Just 18% of Republicans, but 51% of all respondents, agreed that Trump should be barred from running for president again because of the allegations. Watch | Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first high-level talks in seven years × Survey credibility The credibility interval, a metric of precision, for the poll of 1,004 American adults is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points for all respondents and plus or minus 6.3 percentage points for the 368 Republicans who took part in the study. 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 chances of winning Republican nomination for 2024 election high: Poll

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges of falsifying business records in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday afternoon.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records

The cover-up is worse than the crime, the expression goes. And in the hush money case against Donald Trump, prosecutors say the cover-up made the crime worse.

Hush money case: Legal challenges in Trump's conviction

The drama at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse began hours before Trump's arraignment when some of his fervent fans clashed with aggrieved protesters as the tension and anticipation surrounding his historic appearance bubbled over.

Hush Money Case: Trump supporters protest outside New York Court

Former President Donald Trump surrendered on Tuesday at a local court here, making history as the first former holder of the US’ highest office to be arrested.

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Donald Trump formally arrested after arriving at New York courthouse

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Hush Money Case: Donald Trump enters courtroom to hear charges against him

Stormy Daniels is not the only woman hush money payments were made to on Donald Trump's behalf, according to background documents presented in the indictment of the former president.

Who is Karen McDougal? The other woman in the Donald Trump hush money case

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts in hush money case

Former President Donald Trump reportedly entered a plea of not guilty in Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and conspiracy, in the first criminal prosecution of a former president in U.S. history.

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Former US President Donald Trump arrested on criminal charges

Donald Trump, the former US president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will appear in court on Tuesday to be fingerprinted, photographed and formally charged in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Former President Trump to surrender to prosecutors ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, will appear in court on Tuesday to be fingerprinted, photographed and formally charged in a watershed moment ahead of next year's presidential election.

Donald Trump to surrender for arraignment on criminal charges in Manhattan

Donald Trump to surrender and appear for arraignment in New York court

After an indictment was issued against former US President Donald Trump by a Manhattan grand jury, Trump's attorneys have said that he will plead not guilty and will fight all charges, and will not be handcuffed when he surrenders.

Trump will not be handcuffed: Lawyers

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;

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.

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."

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<h2>Who donated to Trump's campaign?&nbsp;</h2>

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&nbsp;a dozen fundraising solicitations.&nbsp;

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;

While speaking with NBC media outlet, a Trump campaign official said 16,000 volunteer sign-ups were made over the past day.&nbsp;

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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.

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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.

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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.

In just 24 hours after indictment, Donald Trump’s campaign raises over $4 million

U.S. President joe biden has called for the release of the arrested Wall Street Journal reporter. Evan Gershkovich was taken into custody by Moscow on the charges of espionage. In the most serious move carried out by kremlin against any foreign national involved since the start of the Ukraine war, Gershkovich could face imprisonment up to twenty years, if espionage charges against him are proven right. The wall street journal has released a statement saying the detention of Gershkovich was based on false allegations.

Biden asks Russia to let Evan Gershkovich go

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.&nbsp;

Trump's attorney Joe Tacopina told a media portal Friday that the former president "will not be put in handcuffs."&nbsp;Tacopina said no handcuffs is apparently as per an agreement between his defence attorneys and Manhattan prosecutors. Nevertheless, AI has already predicted how Trump will look like like in handcuffs and it is only a matter of days to see what protocols are to be followed.&nbsp;

However, Tacopina&nbsp;added that when Trump, the 45th president of the United States, appears in court, he is likely to be fingerprinted and subjected to other routine procedures.

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Moreover, another Trump attorney Susan Necheles said the former president will plead not guilty.

Trump is facing charges in&nbsp;an indictment handed by a grand jury looking into a hush-money payment made to former porn star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign.&nbsp;

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"I don't know how all this is going to go down," Tacopina said in an interview adding, "There's no textbook to see how you arraign a former president of the United States in criminal court."

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Tacopina said Trump and his defence team were surprised by his indictment. "Initially, we were all shocked. Didn't believe they were actually going to go through with this because there's no crime here."&nbsp;

The accusations are the result of an investigation headed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and comes as Trump vies for the GOP presidential nominee for the 2024 election. The specific&nbsp;charges&nbsp;are not yet disclosed because the indictment is still under seal. Trump is the first former US president to be charged with a&nbsp;crime. However,&nbsp;he maintains his innocence and has said he won't withdraw from the presidential race.&nbsp;

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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.

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's attorney Joe Tacopina told a media portal Friday that the former president "will not be put in handcuffs." Tacopina said no handcuffs is apparently as per an agreement between his defence attorneys and Manhattan prosecutors. Nevertheless, AI has already predicted how Trump will look like like in handcuffs and it is only a matter of days to see what protocols are to be followed. However, Tacopina added that when Trump, the 45th president of the United States, appears in court, he is likely to be fingerprinted and subjected to other routine procedures. Also Read | Top 10 corrupt countries in the world Moreover, another Trump attorney Susan Necheles said the former president will plead not guilty. Trump is facing charges in an indictment handed by a grand jury looking into a hush-money payment made to former porn star Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 campaign. Also Read | OpenAI’s ChatGPT blocked in Italy over alleged privacy violations "I don't know how all this is going to go down," Tacopina said in an interview adding, "There's no textbook to see how you arraign a former president of the United States in criminal court." Watch | Will Ben Stokes be CSK's impact player? | WION Sports Extra × Tacopina said Trump and his defence team were surprised by his indictment. "Initially, we were all shocked. Didn't believe they were actually going to go through with this because there's no crime here." The accusations are the result of an investigation headed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and comes as Trump vies for the GOP presidential nominee for the 2024 election. The specific charges are not yet disclosed because the indictment is still under seal. Trump is the first former US president to be charged with a crime. However, he maintains his innocence and has said he won't withdraw from the presidential race. Biden made no comments on latest Trump developments as he spoke to reporters while leaving the White House to visit tornado-ravaged Mississippi. (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 will not be handcuffed, to plead not guilty on surrendering: Lawyer

Former US President Donald Trump is in trouble again. Trump will be the first former US president to face criminal charges. A grand jury in New York has voted to indict Trump. The indictment relates to a hush-money payment made on his behalf to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016.

What does Donald Trump’s indictment mean for his 2024 Presidential bid?

Donald Trump will be the first former US president to face criminal charges after a grand jury in New York has voted to indict him on charges related to hush money payments to an adult film star. Here is what Trump’s indictment means, and what's next?

Ex-U.S. President Donald Trump indicted. What happens next?

Former US president Donald Trump was on Thursday criminally charged in a hush-money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels, after several days of suspense and anticipation. A Manhattan grand jury in a historic vote decided to him over allegations of hush money payments made Daniels in exchange for her silence over a sexual encounter the two had. Trump's indictment is the first time that a serving or former president of the United States will face criminal charges.

As per a New York Times report citing four people in the know, prosecutors will likely ask the businessman to surrender and face arraignment. The felony indictment, filed under seal by the Manhattan district attorney's office, will probably be announced in the coming few days.

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Trump, as per AFP, has slammed the charges as "political persecution and election interference," and has vowed it would backfire on his successor Joe Biden. His son, Eric "Luke" Trump, has assailed it as the "opportunistic targeting of a political opponent."

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Republican Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker, remarked that the indictment has "irreparably damaged" the nation, while Trump's top Republican rival in the 2024 Presidential race labelled it as "political agenda" and "un-American."

The indictment comes after days of uncertainty as previously reports claimed that it could take weeks. Since March 18th, New York has been on the edge. Trump, on that day, had declared that he expected to be arrested within days.&nbsp;

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He had then called on his supporters to hold demonstrations and had issued dark threat warnings that the arrest could lead to "potential death &amp; destruction" that "could be catastrophic for our country."

The historic indictment as per reports is expected to upend the upcoming presidential race through which ex-president Trump once again hopes to ascend to US' highest office.

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Former US president Donald Trump was on Thursday criminally charged in a hush-money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels, after several days of suspense and anticipation.

Former US president Donald Trump was on Thursday criminally charged in a hush-money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels, after several days of suspense and anticipation. A Manhattan grand jury in a historic vote decided to him over allegations of hush money payments made Daniels in exchange for her silence over a sexual encounter the two had. Trump's indictment is the first time that a serving or former president of the United States will face criminal charges. As per a New York Times report citing four people in the know, prosecutors will likely ask the businessman to surrender and face arraignment. The felony indictment, filed under seal by the Manhattan district attorney's office, will probably be announced in the coming few days. Watch | Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? Trump, as per AFP, has slammed the charges as "political persecution and election interference," and has vowed it would backfire on his successor Joe Biden. His son, Eric "Luke" Trump, has assailed it as the "opportunistic targeting of a political opponent." Also read | AI predicts what Donald Trump's arrest would look like. Take a look at the viral images! Republican Kevin McCarthy, House Speaker, remarked that the indictment has "irreparably damaged" the nation, while Trump's top Republican rival in the 2024 Presidential race labelled it as "political agenda" and "un-American." The indictment comes after days of uncertainty as previously reports claimed that it could take weeks. Since March 18th, New York has been on the edge. Trump, on that day, had declared that he expected to be arrested within days. Also read | Donald Trump's arrest delayed yet again; reports claim indictment could take weeks He had then called on his supporters to hold demonstrations and had issued dark threat warnings that the arrest could lead to "potential death & destruction" that "could be catastrophic for our country." The historic indictment as per reports is expected to upend the upcoming presidential race through which ex-president Trump once again hopes to ascend to US' highest office. (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.

Grand jury indicts Trump in 'historic' vote, making him first ex-US prez to face criminal charges

For Donald Trump, the first step after his criminal indictment on Thursday (March 30) is to surrender. The former US president was indicted in a case that centers on a $130,000 hush money payout to the adult film star Stormy Daniels in violation of a campaign financing law. He is expected to turn himself in voluntarily for an arraignment on Tuesday (Apr. 4).

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Donald Trump's possible indictment as per media reports has been put on hold. The arrest could take several more weeks as the grand jury takes an almost month-long break from the case. As per an AFP report citing US media, the grand jury will be taking a hiatus for most of April. Reportedly, due to&nbsp;the upcoming holidays like Easter, Passover and Eid al-Fitr, the jury will go on a scheduled break from April 10th.&nbsp;

Reports by Politico and the Washington Post citing anonymous sources close to the matter predict that the "empowered panel of citizens" may not consider the case again before the end of April. Washington Post predicts that the earliest date for the resuming of the grand jury in Trump's case would be April 24th.

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New York for days has been waiting for the former US president Trump's arrest.

In the US, where no former or sitting president has ever been indicted, the Trump case is a big deal.

The "hype is real," and the internet has been flooded with posts and tweets regarding the probable Trump arrest. Someone even took the time to use an AI-based image generator to predict what the Trump arrest would look like.

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The case and the possible indictment of the businessman are over alleged money he paid to a porn star.&nbsp;

As per claims, Trump paid adult movie actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 just weeks before the 2016 elections, which catapulted him to the highest office in the United States. The hush money was paid in exchange for the porn star's silence over a sexual encounter she claims to have had with Trump.

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The former president denies the affair and claims that this case is another "witch hunt" and&nbsp;an attempt by Democrats to interfere in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections.&nbsp;In a Truth Social video, Trump said: "Election interference through prosecutors is the new ballot stuffing for the Democrat party. It's bad, it's dangerous, it's third world and this is the way they're going to do it. They are a disgrace to our nation."

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Donald Trump's possible indictment as per media reports has been put on hold. The arrest could take several more weeks as the grand jury takes an almost month-long break from the case.

Donald Trump's possible indictment as per media reports has been put on hold. The arrest could take several more weeks as the grand jury takes an almost month-long break from the case. As per an AFP report citing US media, the grand jury will be taking a hiatus for most of April. Reportedly, due to the upcoming holidays like Easter, Passover and Eid al-Fitr, the jury will go on a scheduled break from April 10th. Reports by Politico and the Washington Post citing anonymous sources close to the matter predict that the "empowered panel of citizens" may not consider the case again before the end of April. Washington Post predicts that the earliest date for the resuming of the grand jury in Trump's case would be April 24th. Watch | Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? New York for days has been waiting for the former US president Trump's arrest. In the US, where no former or sitting president has ever been indicted, the Trump case is a big deal. The "hype is real," and the internet has been flooded with posts and tweets regarding the probable Trump arrest. Someone even took the time to use an AI-based image generator to predict what the Trump arrest would look like. Also read | AI predicts what Donald Trump's arrest would look like. Take a look at the viral images! The case and the possible indictment of the businessman are over alleged money he paid to a porn star. As per claims, Trump paid adult movie actress Stormy Daniels $130,000 just weeks before the 2016 elections, which catapulted him to the highest office in the United States. The hush money was paid in exchange for the porn star's silence over a sexual encounter she claims to have had with Trump. Also read | Nine days later, New York waits... and waits... for Trump's arrest The former president denies the affair and claims that this case is another "witch hunt" and an attempt by Democrats to interfere in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. In a Truth Social video, Trump said: "Election interference through prosecutors is the new ballot stuffing for the Democrat party. It's bad, it's dangerous, it's third world and this is the way they're going to do it. They are a disgrace to our nation." (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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Nine days have passed since Republican politician Donald Trump rallied his followers over his impending indictment. The former US president faces possible arrest over a hush-money payment he made to porn star Stormy Daniels. However, as AFP puts it, nine days later, "the world still awaits what would be one of the most famous police mugshots in history." On March 18, Trump grabbed headlines with his announcement that he was three days away from being brought before a New York judge. However, it seems like Trump was merely echoing false information or playing a guessing game.&nbsp;

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A week later, he announced that the case had been dropped altogether; the announcement was met with due incredulity, says AFP.

Legal analysts have predicted that the billionaire would soon be "facing the music" and the grand jury.

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As per AFP, the grand jury reconvened on Monday in Manhattan and heard from the National Enquirer's former publisher, a key figure in the hush money payment scam.

Trump faces arrest in a probe surrounding the $130,000 he reportedly paid to porn star Stormy Daniels just weeks before the 2016 elections that launched him to America's highest office. The hush money was allegedly paid in lieu of the adult film star's silence about a sexual encounter she claims she had with Trump a decade earlier.

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Michael Cohen, former president Trump's ex-lawyer in 2019, told Congress that he had made the $130,000 payment and was later reimbursed. Prosecutors claim that the checks were not registered properly, which equates to a misdemeanour charge. However, if it is proven that the payment was part of a cover-up to aid Trump's ascent to the presidential office and could land him in jail for several years. Criminal charges, however, would be uncharted territory as to date no sitting or former president has been indicted in the United States. 
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Nine days have passed since Republican politician Donald Trump rallied his followers over his impending indictment. The former US president faces possible arrest over a hush-money payment he made to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Nine days have passed since Republican politician Donald Trump rallied his followers over his impending indictment. The former US president faces possible arrest over a hush-money payment he made to porn star Stormy Daniels. However, as AFP puts it, nine days later, "the world still awaits what would be one of the most famous police mugshots in history." On March 18, Trump grabbed headlines with his announcement that he was three days away from being brought before a New York judge. However, it seems like Trump was merely echoing false information or playing a guessing game. Watch | Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? A week later, he announced that the case had been dropped altogether; the announcement was met with due incredulity, says AFP. Legal analysts have predicted that the billionaire would soon be "facing the music" and the grand jury. Also read | AI predicts what Donald Trump's arrest would look like. Take a look at the viral images! As per AFP, the grand jury reconvened on Monday in Manhattan and heard from the National Enquirer's former publisher, a key figure in the hush money payment scam. Trump faces arrest in a probe surrounding the $130,000 he reportedly paid to porn star Stormy Daniels just weeks before the 2016 elections that launched him to America's highest office. The hush money was allegedly paid in lieu of the adult film star's silence about a sexual encounter she claims she had with Trump a decade earlier. Also read | US: Court orders Donald Trump’s former aides to testify before jury in Capitol riots case Michael Cohen, former president Trump's ex-lawyer in 2019, told Congress that he had made the $130,000 payment and was later reimbursed. Prosecutors claim that the checks were not registered properly, which equates to a misdemeanour charge. However, if it is proven that the payment was part of a cover-up to aid Trump's ascent to the presidential office and could land him in jail for several years. Criminal charges, however, would be uncharted territory as to date no sitting or former president has been indicted in the United States. (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.

Nine days later, New York waits... and waits... for Trump's arrest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running more competitively with former President Donald Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire than he is doing in national polls, according to two new polls from a leading Republican polling firm that were provided exclusively to Axios.

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A US judge has ordered former president Donald Trump’s ex-aides to appear before the grand jury investigating the notorious attack on the US Capitol building. This comes&nbsp;even as the former president attempted to block their&nbsp;testimony. As per a report by ABC, Trump's aides from his time in the White House have been asked to testify before the federal grand jury investigating the Capitol riots that shook the US on January 6,&nbsp;2021. The jury is looking into the failed attempt by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elections. Trump has reportedly sought to prevent his former aides from testifying by invoking ‘executive privilege’.

Citing multiple sources, ABC reports that US judge Beryl Howell last week struck down Trump's claims of executive privilege via a sealed order.

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A Trump spokesperson has branded the move a step outside the norms.&nbsp;

Talking to ABC, the spokesperson said that the Justice Department had stepped "far outside the standard norms in attempting to destroy the long-accepted, long-held, constitutionally based standards of attorney-client privilege and executive privilege."

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As per the report, the former president is likely to appeal the ruling.

The following former aides have been ordered to testify: White House chief of staff&nbsp;Mark Meadows, former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, former deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, former top Department of Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli, along with former advisers Stephen Miller, Nick Luna and John McEntee.

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Reuters reports that this is one of the two probes into the former president that is being handled by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Trump, who is once again running for president in 2024, calls these investigations "witch hunts" and has repeatedly claimed&nbsp;that they are politically motivated. The businessman is also facing inquiries in Georgia and New York.

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A US judge has ordered former president Donald Trump’s ex-aides to appear before the grand jury investigating the notorious attack on the US Capitol building. This comes even as the former president attempted to block their testimony.

A US judge has ordered former president Donald Trump’s ex-aides to appear before the grand jury investigating the notorious attack on the US Capitol building. This comes even as the former president attempted to block their testimony. As per a report by ABC, Trump's aides from his time in the White House have been asked to testify before the federal grand jury investigating the Capitol riots that shook the US on January 6, 2021. The jury is looking into the failed attempt by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elections. Trump has reportedly sought to prevent his former aides from testifying by invoking ‘executive privilege’. Citing multiple sources, ABC reports that US judge Beryl Howell last week struck down Trump's claims of executive privilege via a sealed order. Watch | Did Trump pay adult-film star to not discuss the encounter? A Trump spokesperson has branded the move a step outside the norms. Talking to ABC, the spokesperson said that the Justice Department had stepped "far outside the standard norms in attempting to destroy the long-accepted, long-held, constitutionally based standards of attorney-client privilege and executive privilege." Also read | AI predicts what Donald Trump's arrest would look like. Take a look at the viral images! As per the report, the former president is likely to appeal the ruling. The following former aides have been ordered to testify: White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, former deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, former top Department of Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli, along with former advisers Stephen Miller, Nick Luna and John McEntee. Also read | 'Guilty' vs 'just another witch hunt', things heat up as US braces for possible Trump arrest Reuters reports that this is one of the two probes into the former president that is being handled by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Trump, who is once again running for president in 2024, calls these investigations "witch hunts" and has repeatedly claimed that they are politically motivated. The businessman is also facing inquiries in Georgia and New York. (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.

US: Court orders Donald Trump’s former aides to testify before jury in Capitol riots case

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