THE ESSENTIAL
- For the first time in US history, a former president will appear in court after being impeached. A highly encrypted protocol on the other side of the Atlantic awaits Donald Trump. read the article
- Donald Trump is a defendant in a 2016 case of paying money to a porn star, but the charges have yet to be made public. read the article
- The Republican billionaire pleads not guilty, claiming to be the victim of a “witch hunt.” A thesis that is taken up by his numerous followers in the country. read the article
What do we blame the former US president for?
Donald Trump is accused of having used funds from his companies to buy the silence of a pornographic film actress with whom he allegedly had an affair. The transaction was reportedly completed during the 2016 presidential campaign.
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What awaits Donald Trump during his appearance
The former president is supposed to undergo the ritual known to all the defendants: give his name, age, profession, take a fingerprint and take a photo – the famous “mugshot”, the source of so many public humiliations for stars in the United States.
But his special status might require some adjustment with the usual procedure, and nothing says that things will go according to plan.
According to his attorney Joe Tacopina, he will not be handcuffed, but he may have to walk the halls of court in the presence of the media.
Trump arrived in New York on Monday, the day before his appearance
The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, arrived on Monday at Trump Tower, his famous hotel in New York, where he stayed before his appearance in criminal court.
A handful of his political supporters were waiting for him to denounce interference in the elections, in particular by prosecutor Alvin Bragg.
Hello, everyone
Welcome to this live broadcast of Donald Trump’s court appearance in New York on Tuesday.
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Source: BFM TV
