Tue Apr 4, 2023 – 3:10 pm EDTTue Apr 4, 2023 – 4:42 pm EDT
MANHATTAN (LifeSiteNews) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to more than 30 felony charges after he was placed under arrest and arraigned in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. Despite cooperating with the proceedings, Trump has vowed to fight the prosecution, which he said represents “Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history.”
Before leaving Trump Tower, Trump took to Truth Social to express disbelief about his imminent arrest in connection to alleged hush money payments made to a pornography “actress” and a Playboy model during his 2016 presidential campaign.
“Heading to Lower Manhattan, the Courthouse,” he said. “Seems so SURREAL – WOW, they are going to ARREST ME. Can’t believe this is happening in America. MAGA!”
Outside Trump Tower, the former president pumped his fist and waved to onlookers before leaving for the courthouse.
WATCH: Trump gives a fist pump and a wave as he leaves Trump Tower. pic.twitter.com/JnLP5E8qxh
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) April 4, 2023
Trump arrived at the Manhattan courthouse in a motorcade and submitted to the arraignment after traveling from his home in
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