Donald Trump said he raised more than $4 million in the 24 hours following the news of his indictment.
THE former president he listed the figure in a press release, in which he reiterated his claim that he was the victim of a political witch hunt.
Trump’s lawyers have told Sky News he is “ready to fight,” as preparations are being made for his own unprecedented court appearance next Tuesday.
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Alina Habba, a lawyer employed by Trump, said: “He’s doing well. He’s resilient and strong and, obviously, he’s not happy with the news of the indictment. But ready to fight, I’d say.
“We are seeing selective prosecutions. We are seeing a person who has been persecuted endlessly.”
“There won’t be a conviction, so I don’t even need to address that. President Trump will absolutely continue his campaign for president.”
Trump’s court appearance will take place on the 15th floor of the lower Manhattan courthouse
He will be arraigned before a judge in the same courtroom that saw the conviction of film executive Harvey Weinstein on rape and sexual assault charges in February 2020.
The full details of the indictment remain under seal, but it is understood that Trump faces approximately 30 charges of fraud related to documents.
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The former president will not be in handcuffs after negotiations between his lawyers and the district attorney’s office.
It’s a break from normal procedure: Trump is the first former president ever to face criminal charges, and in these unprecedented circumstances, there is a choreography put together “on the plinth” by groups of lawyers who have no blueprint to work from. .
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The court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. Trump will travel to New York on Monday and fly over Manhattan by helicopter. He will stay in his apartment in Trump Tower on 5th Avenue, where security has been tightened for the past few days.
There will also be tight courthouse security around Trump’s appearance, where he will be escorted by Secret Service agents, tasked with the ongoing protection of a former president.
As of Thursday, all 35,000 officers of the New York Police Department have been told to wear their uniform “as a precautionary measure” in the wake of the prosecution’s announcement.
Trump’s call for protest over his arrest follows, although there has been little or no sign of demonstrations by large numbers, let alone rioting.
The judge may impose travel restrictions or other conditions on Trump on Tuesday, pending a further hearing. In these circumstances, a source close to the secret services says he is “prepared for whatever option the judge says”.
