Trump arrest

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What Trump's 'arrest' claim says about his hold on politics and the ... (NPR)

Donald Trump claimed on social media that he will be arrested on Tuesday and called for mass protest. His unfounded claims showed his continued influence on ...

Trump's team, as they have been when it comes to DeSantis, went on the attack. Chris Sununu, who is mulling a run for president and is no Trump fan, told CNN: "I think it's building a lot of sympathy for the former president." Essentially, it means — do something to provoke a response from your enemy. Since Saturday, there have been at least a dozen fundraising emails sent out in Trump's name about his impending "arrest" (plus about half a dozen more trying to shape the narrative). I can't speak to that." Alvin Bragg was displaying "an outrageous abuse of power" and said he was "directing relevant committees to immediately investigate if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by interfering in elections with politically motivated prosecutions." He noted that some Republicans, who aren't necessarily pro-Trump, "all said they felt like he was being attacked." PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!" It certainly went according to plan over the last few days. [Steel barricades went up](https://twitter.com/costareports/status/1637809504581550081) outside New York criminal court Monday. No reputable news outlet has been able to verify specifically that Trump would be arrested Tuesday — despite Trump's unsupported claims of supposed leaks from the district attorney's office. 6 or the search of his Florida home that turned up boxes of unreported classified documents.

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Will Trump Be Arrested Tuesday? Here's What We Know—But It's ... (Forbes)

Former President Donald Trump has said on social media that he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan on charges stemming from “hush money” payments ...

[Here’s What Will Happen If Trump Is Arrested (Yes, He'll Probably Get A Mugshot)](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/03/20/heres-what-will-happen-if-trump-is-arrested/?sh=18d5153575d5) (Forbes) [New York And D.C. If [he is arrested](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/03/20/heres-what-will-happen-if-trump-is-arrested/), Trump is expected to voluntarily surrender to the authorities and will be arraigned in Manhattan, though it’s expected he would be immediately released on his own recognizance and would not be held in custody. [“hush money” payments](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/19/nyregion/trump-stormy-daniels-felony-charges.html) Cohen made to Daniels, which were made during Trump’s 2016 campaign to cover up an alleged affair. Many of the president’s fans and organizers of the January 6 riot have reportedly [discouraged](https://twitter.com/oneunderscore__/status/1637876396771930112) each other from protesting this time around, [saying](https://apnews.com/article/trump-indictment-new-york-jan-6-protest-f19306253133d9dacd65667bd5b4650c?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_03) they believe protesting would be a “trap” for them to be caught by law enforcement. Beef Up Security For Possible Trump Indictment Unrest](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2023/03/20/new-york-and-dc-beef-up-security-for-possible-trump-indictment-unrest/?sh=117420a617f8) (Forbes) [Trump Says He Will Be Arrested Tuesday—Urges Supporters To Protest](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/03/18/trump-says-he-will-be-arrested-tuesday-urges-supporters-to-protest/?sh=23f6442317fa) (Forbes) [putting up barriers](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2023/03/20/new-york-and-dc-beef-up-security-for-possible-trump-indictment-unrest/?sh=117420a617f8) Monday around the courthouse in Manhattan where Trump could be arraigned, as well as the U.S. A handful of protests are reportedly planned for Tuesday—including one at an [In-N-Out](https://twitter.com/RogerJStoneJr/status/1637139364055506946?s=20) in California—though it remains unclear how many Trump supporters will show up. [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/18/us/politics/trump-indictment-arrest-protests.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare) that they would still have to arrange the timing of Trump’s surrender to authorities, along with his travel to Manhattan and other logistics. Falsifying records can be a felony in New York if done to cover up another crime, and legal experts cited by [Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-risks-zero-to-4-years-jail-ny-hush-money-2023-1?r=US&IR=T) speculate Trump could face a prison sentence of up to four years if he’s convicted. How long it will take for Trump to be arrested. The Manhattan DA’s office has been investigating Trump since 2019, and while the payments to Daniels were the initial focus of the probe, it then expanded to more broadly look at the Trump Organization’s financials. [said](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/03/18/trump-says-he-will-be-arrested-tuesday-urges-supporters-to-protest/?sh=23f6442317fa) on Truth Social Saturday he would be arrested on Tuesday and called for protests, though his attorneys later [confirmed](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-expects-to-be-arrested-tuesday-as-da-eyes-charges/) that was speculation on his part and they were not given any advance notice that he would be arrested on Tuesday.

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Looming Trump arrest puts GOP lawmakers in uncomfortable spot (The Hill)

The expected arrest of Donald Trump is putting Republican senators who want to move on from the former president in a tough spot as he calls for mass ...

Weber, the GOP strategist, said Trump’s alleged conduct “has to appall” leading Republicans such as DeSantis and Utah Sen. “But I do know this: The Manhattan district attorney is a Soros-funded prosecutor and so he, like other Soros-funded prosecutors, they weaponize their office to impose a political agenda on society at the expense of the rule of law and public safety.” “DeSantis’s statement was pretty creative, it checked both boxes, acknowledging the absurdity of paying off a porn star and all that and highlighting how this is a Soros-backed district attorney. He’s also a frequent target of the GOP and conspiracy theories. You’ll see a lot of back-handed defenses going forward. “You’re seeing that now with Ron DeSantis’s comments, a backhanded defense. We look like those countries where you would use the judicial system to go after your political opponents,” he said. 100% Controlled Opposition,” he tweeted. 6, on Sunday tried to tamp down Trump’s calls for mass protests if he is arrested. Now we know why he was silent all weekend. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), a onetime adviser to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (Ky.) leadership team. “Now they want to arrest Trump, their leading political opponent.

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How the Potential Arrest of Donald Trump Could Unfold (The Wall Street Journal)

Security issues could affect any arrest and court appearance involving the former president · If the grand jury votes to indict Mr. Trump, what happens next?

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Trump sweats an arrest. We should sweat a second term. (The Japan Times)

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to mobilize his mob show how important it is to ensure he never occupies the White House again.

He said that Trump had no idea about the timing of an arrest, much less on a Tuesday. A Trump spokesman had to clear up things soon afterward. A number of Republicans, including Kevin McCarthy, Mike Pence, Elise Stefanik and Marjorie Taylor Greene rushed to his defense.

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'Guilty as sin': James Corden speaks out on Trump arrest claims as ... (The Independent)

Former US president called for 'protests' to 'take our nation back' amid claims he will be indicted today.

“Here’s the thing: this story, it turns out Trump may have just pulled ‘Tuesday’ out of thin air. [keep up to date with the latest developments on the story here](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-indicted-twitter-desantis-stormy-daniels-b2303435.html). I’m guilty as sin.” “Like, what else is he going to urge them to do? However, it is not yet known exactly when or even if the indictments will be handed down. [Trump claimed that he would be arrested on Tuesday 21 March](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-arrest-tuesday-protest-b2303491.html), calling on his followers to “protest” and “take our nation back”.

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Potential Trump arrest stokes lawmakers' fears of Jan. 6 redux (Axios)

One House Democrat urged DHS and DOJ to "take all necessary steps" to ensure safety.

6: that federal agents would be planted within the crowds of protesters to incite violence and ultimately entrap them. ... Trying to discredit a judicial process absolutely leads to inciting fear and anger among [the Trump] base." 6, 2021, in particular, are "on edge" and "very concerned" about possible violence, according to one House Democrat who has spoken with several of them. 6-style riot is "unlikely," but said Republicans “oppose all political violence. - "They've already got post-Traumatic [Stress Disorder] from what happened that day. Everyone has [the] right to protest, but violence is always wrong. A lot of us are feeling, obviously, concerned." - "We saw what happened on Jan. Many of us ran in large part because of what happened ... 6, and Donald Trump has an ugly history of inciting political violence for his own political self-preservation," Torres said. Driving the news: Rep. 6 looming as the ex-president whips his supporters into indignant fury and urges them to protest if he's arrested.

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What happens if Donald Trump gets arrested? (Toronto Star)

The criminal justice system's pursuit of the former president would normally damage his reputation, but it might serve his political interests and elevate ...

“The only intervening factor, it appears, was President Trump’s announcement that he would be a candidate for President in 2024.” “I’ve been predicting eight years of turning points with Trump — that this will finally do it,” Lebo said. “I don’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some type of alleged affair. and that makes me want to support Trump,’” he said. Lebo sees charges against Trump as an opportunity for him to motivate his base of supporters. But if prosecutors can prove that the records were falsified to commit or conceal evidence of another crime, the penalties rise to a jail term of between one and five years. The average, right-thinking person running for public office would rightly be mortified at the prospect of criminal charges and a potential jail sentence. citizen, a resident for 14 years in the country and over the age of 35 to retake the office he held from 2016 to 2020. One litmus test of Trump’s political power is still to come. [recommended](https://www.thestar.com/news/world/analysis/2022/12/19/us-lawmakers-urge-insurrection-charge-against-donald-trump-for-jan-6-capitol-riot.html)criminal charges for inciting the crowd that stormed the U.S. Yet the investigation and potential prosecution have a perverse political upside for Trump and his supporters. The question, as it pertains to former president Donald Trump, has been asked countless times.

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