As Donald Trump appears in federal court to respond to the 37-count indictment alleging he wilfully mishandled sensitive data, Miami officials are bracing for potential unrest.
According to information provided to RadarOnline.com, the former president will be processed and fingerprinted by the FBI and federal marshals when his limousine enters the downtown courthouse on Tuesday. It may or may not receive a mugshot, though.
Former President Donald Trump Day in Court
According to sources, Trump may be required to follow the standard procedures every citizen must follow when placed under arrest, including having a police mugshot taken. He might even have handcuffs on.
The former commander-in-chief will be brought before a US district magistrate after intake, who will read the official charges against him.
Trump will be let go once he files a plea. After that, the former president will fly to New Jersey for a campaign fundraiser, according to a report published on Monday by United Press International.
Only hours after his 3 PM ET appointment, the businessman-turned-politician will address his supporters at his Bedminster golf club for the 8:15 PM ET event.
On Monday afternoon, Trump touched down at Miami International Airport. He’ll spend the night at Trump National Doral, his golf property.
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Miami Prepares for Court Showdown
The first president in history to face federal criminal charges is the star of The Apprentice. Law enforcement in Miami is braced for the worst, just like in New York, where he was charged on distinct counts in April.
On 37 counts, Trump was accused of handling secret documents improperly. As per the indictment, he placed a shipping order for boxes to be delivered to his Mar-a-Lago home, where he kept them in a variety of locations, such as a ballroom, a bathroom, a shower, a storage room, and more.
Additionally, according to the accusation, in the summer of 2021, Trump allegedly showed other people confidential papers. In his denial, Trump referred to the investigation as a witch hunt.
On June 12, Mr. Trump traveled by private jet from his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Before appearing in court at the federal building, about 12 miles away, he will spend the night at his Trump National Doral resort in Miami.
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