Just before 19.30 Norwegian time, the motorcade with the former president arrived at the court building, which is located in the south of Manhattan. The former president has now entered the court building where he will, among other things, give his fingerprints. Trump is officially in custody pending a court hearing. According to The New York Times, however, it is not expected that Trump will have to take “mug shots”. On his way to the venue, Trump wrote on Truth Social: – On his way to lower Manhattan, the court building. Is so unreal. Wow! They are going to arrest me. Can’t believe this is happening in the United States, writes Trump. At 20.15 Norwegian time, Trump will be face to face with the judge in the court in New York, when he will be served with the indictment against him. Donald Trump’s motorcade consisted of ten cars. Photo: BING GUAN / Reuters Many protesters have turned up. The police are prepared for trouble, but with the exception of some minor scuffles, things have so far been calm, according to news’s correspondent at the scene. Congress representative escorted away At 5 pm Norwegian time, the high-profile far-right Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared outside the court building. Chaos must have ensued and she was escorted away by her security guards after a short time, according to NBC News. There was a lot of excitement in advance about what Greene would do outside the courtroom. Far-right representative Marjorie Taylor Greene outside the courthouse in New York. Photo: CAITLIN OCHS / Reuters Supporters and opponents of Trump are separated from each other outside the court building. – Everything is corrupt. Not just the Democrats, but also the government, says Dakota to news. Like many of Trump’s supporters, she believes that the indictment is political persecution. Dakota is from upstate New York. She thinks Trump won the election. Asked for a move to Staten Island A few hours before the court proceedings were to begin, Trump asked that the court proceedings be moved to Staten Island. He wrote that on his own platform Truth Social. The former president claims, among other things, that the judge in Manhattan is known as a Trump hater. A former prosecutor tells Bloomberg that Trump wants the case moved to Staten Island because he hopes to face a more Trump-friendly jury there. Because the borough has more Republican voters than Manhattan. 35,000 police officers were on alert in New York. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday warned people against being violent and asked them to “control themselves.” The court proceedings also attract journalists from all over the world. news’s correspondent reports that there are up to 1,000 journalists outside the court building. Tove Bjørgaas outside the court building in New York. Tension before Trump’s speech tonight Trump’s plan is to leave New York quickly after the court hearing. His plane is ready to take him home to Florida. Donald Trump on his way into Trump Tower after arriving in New York on Monday evening. Photo: DREW ANGERER / AFP There, the former president will give a televised speech followed by a press conference at 0215 Norwegian time on the night of Wednesday. It is uncertain how Donald Trump will express himself. There are fears that his most ardent supporters will intensify the protests. First of several court cases Trump is under investigation for several matters, but it may be hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels that gets him to court first. According to CNN, the case will be about more than hush money and that the indictment will cover around 30 points. The trial in New York is taking place at the same time that the prosecution in the state of Georgia is considering filing a case against Trump for trying to change the election results in 2020. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice is conducting an investigation into Trump’s possession of classified documents after he left the White House. The storm against Trump The court hearing on Tuesday evening may therefore turn out to be the first in a series that awaits the man who wants to become president for the second time in the election next year. The many lawsuits could stop Trump’s plans. Could Donald Trump end up in prison? He is accused, among other things, of having paid porn actor Stormy Daniels not to reveal that they allegedly had sex. Is she the one who can stop him from becoming president again?
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