March 30th 2023.
Former United States President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, two sources confirmed on Thursday. This marks a historic moment, as Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges while running for office again.
The specifics of the indictment have not yet been revealed, and will likely be announced in the coming days. Trump's lawyer Susan Necheles has confirmed the news, and a law enforcement source has also confirmed the indictment. The investigation was led by Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Trump has previously said he would stay in the presidential race even if indicted. However, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44% of Republicans said Trump should drop out in such a scenario. The grand jury convened by Bragg in January began hearing evidence about Trump’s role in the payment to Daniels days before the 2016 presidential election.
Trump has denied any affairs with both Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. In 2018, federal prosecutors examined the Daniels payoff, leading to a prison sentence for Michael Cohen but no charges against Trump.
Donald Trump's indictment is a major shift in the 2024 presidential race and a momentous event in American history. It is a testament to the dedication of the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and the perseverance of the justice system in holding even former presidents accountable.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first U.S. president to face criminal charges. Sources say the indictment is a result of an investigation into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels by Trump.
The charges will likely be announced in the coming days, and the indictment could shape the 2024 presidential race, as Trump previously said he would continue campaigning for the Republican Party’s nomination if charged. His lawyer Susan Necheles has confirmed the indictment and the specifics of the charges are yet to be revealed.
Trump has denied any wrong-doing and called the investigation a “political witch hunt.” However, a law enforcement source has verified the indictment and the former president will have to travel to Manhattan for fingerprinting and processing as part of the process.
The Manhattan investigation is one of several legal challenges facing Trump, and the charges could hurt his presidential comeback attempt. A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 44% of Republicans said he should drop out of the race if he is indicted.
The grand jury has been looking into Trump’s role in the payment to Daniels days before the 2016 presidential election. Daniels has said she was paid to keep silent about a sexual encounter she had with Trump in 2006, and Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen has also confirmed this.
No former or sitting U.S. president has been charged with a crime before, making this a historic moment. Trump faces two criminal investigations by a special counsel appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and one by a local prosecutor in Georgia.
It remains to be seen how this indictment will affect Trump's future and his presidential comeback attempt, but this is a major positive step in reclaiming justice and accountability.
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