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This indictment marks the first occurence in American history that a current or former president has faced criminal charges. Trump is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in a significant development in the legal issues he has been facing for years. CNN and other sources claim that Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud. A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed the indictment on Thursday, saying that they had contacted Mr. Trump's attorney to coordinate his surrender for arraignment on a Supreme Court indictment that remains under seal.
Former President Trump issued a lengthy statement Thursday on the social media site Truth Social, in response to news of his indictment, expressing anger and framing the charges as an act of "political persecution".
"Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history."
Read Former President Trumps full response here. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3926855-read-trumps-response-to-indictment-in-hush-money-case/amp/
This latest development comes after a long list of legal issues that Trump has been facing, including the investigation into the Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, the investigation into the Ukraine scandal, and numerous civil lawsuits. The investigation into the hush-money payments to women who allegedly had affairs with Trump is also ongoing.
The result of this case will have a significant impact on future proceedings, as it marks the first criminal charges that Trump has faced since leaving office. The indictment also signals a significant escalation in the investigation into Trump's business dealings, as it is focused on the Trump Organization rather than his political activities.
The charges against Trump are not yet known, as the indictment remains under seal. However, it is expected to relate to tax and financial fraud, as investigators have been looking into Trump's business practices for years.
The impact of these legal issues on Trump's potential campaign for re-election in 2024 is unclear. Some experts believe that the legal issues could hurt his chances of winning, as they may undermine his credibility and appeal to voters. However, others argue that Trump's supporters remain fiercely loyal and will not be swayed by the legal issues he is facing. In fact, some political experts claim that mishandling this case on the behalf of prosecution could potentially galvanize Trump's base in support of his claims of a political "witch-hunt".
In any case, the indictment marks a significant turning point in the legal issues that have been following Trump for years. As the investigation continues to unfold, it is likely that more charges will be filed and more information will be revealed about Trump's business practices. Whether this will have a lasting impact on his political career remains to be seen, but it is clear that the legal issues are not going away anytime soon.