Trump indictment live updates: Arraignment set for Tuesday
The media has descended on Miami as former President Donald Trump faces possible charges related to the mishandling of classified documents. A grand jury has been gathering evidence for days, and Trump is scheduled to appear for his arraignment at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Attorney General Merrick Garland did not approve or sign off on the charges, but has received regular briefings on the case. House Democrats are urging Republicans to respect the outcome of the special counsel’s investigation, with ranking member Jamie Raskin saying that no man is above the law. Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has stayed quiet for months, prompting speculation about his potential involvement in the investigation. Meanwhile, the federal court website crashed amid news of Trump’s indictment. Elon Musk and David Sacks have weighed in on the topic, with Musk suggesting higher interest in Trump’s indictment compared to other politicians and Sacks comparing it to allegations against President Joe Biden. Many are wondering if these charges will impact Trump’s lead in the 2024 Republican primary.
FAQs:
What are the charges being brought against Trump?
The charges relate to the possible mishandling of classified documents.
Did Attorney General Merrick Garland approve or sign off on the charges?
No, Garland did not approve or sign off on the charges, but he has received regular briefings on the case.
What are House Democrats urging Republicans to do?
House Democrats are urging Republicans to respect the outcome of the special counsel’s “comprehensive investigation.”
Who is Mark Meadows and why is he relevant to the investigation?
Mark Meadows is Trump’s last chief of staff, and there is speculation about his potential involvement in the investigation.
What happened to the federal court website?
The website crashed amid news of Trump’s indictment.
Will these charges impact Trump’s lead in the 2024 Republican primary?
Many are wondering if these charges will impact Trump’s lead in the 2024 Republican primary.
Updates Live: Arraignment Scheduled for Tuesday in Trump’s Indictment Case
The media storm has descended upon Miami as the special counsel’s grand jury gathers evidence related to the possible mishandling of classified documents by former President Donald Trump. Media tents have been set up outside the Federal Courthouse, with reporters swarming the area in recent days. Trump has now been ordered to appear for his arraignment at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, further intensifying the media presence in the area.
Attorney General Merrick Garland did not approve or sign off on the charges brought against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith, according to NBC News. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco have received regular briefings on the case, but under Justice Department rules, Garland only could have blocked “unwarranted” or “inappropriate” moves by Smith.
House Democrats have called for justice, with Representative Jamie Raskin urging Republicans to respect the outcome of the special counsel’s “comprehensive investigation”. He stated that Trump put U.S. national security in “grave danger” by pursuing “yet another lawless personal agenda.” New York Democrat Jerry Nadler wrote that “no man is above the law,” and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries added, “The rule of law is central to the integrity of our democracy. It must be applied without fear or favor.”
Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, has been quiet for months, prompting speculation about his potential involvement with the special counsel’s probe. NBC News previously reported that special counsel Jack Smith had obtained an audio recording of Trump in July 2021, discussing a classified military planning document. The recording had been made during a meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey, between Trump and people who were helping Meadows write his memoir.
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance on the Fox News show “Hannity” to talk about his candidacy for president was canceled due to the indictment of his former boss, Donald Trump. The Federal Court’s website has crashed amid the news of Trump’s indictment, with the section of the government court website where Trump’s indictment will likely be posted being unable to load since shortly after Trump announced his federal indictment.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, suggested that there was “higher interest” in the indictment of former President Donald Trump compared to “other” people in politics. David Sacks, a venture capitalist, Twitter advisor, and close associate of Musk’s, compared Trump’s indictment to allegations from federal officials that President Joe Biden had kept government documents in the garage of his Delaware home.
The legal threats looming over Trump have grown immensely in the nearly seven months since he launched his 2024 presidential bid. Trump faces charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to two women who alleged he had affairs with them, in addition to other legal challenges. Despite this, many public opinion surveys of the GOP primary field show Trump’s lead growing.