12 Wild Moments From Trump's Historic Indictment Day

12 Wild Moments From Trump's Historic Indictment Day

The former U.S. president and porn star silencer pled not guilty in Manhattan today, with a showing far smaller than January 6.

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Well, the day has come. As much of the country waited on pins and needles over the past few weeks for the indictment of twice-impeached former president Donald Trump, Tuesday, April 4, 2o23 became the day that Trump officially was arraigned in Manhattan.

Naturally there was plenty of pushback from Trump’s supporters, who appeared in Manhattan in a crowd that was less than a fraction of what could have potentially been January 6: Part 2. The protests occurred both at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan and at the Manhattan Criminal Court in Lower Manhattan following Trump’s arrival in the city yesterday. In a city as liberal as New York, counter protests were also fruitful, with surprise appearances by Republican senators—and Trump lackies—Marjorie Taylor Greene and George Santos being cut short by those not interested in putting up with their hot breath.

After Trump migrated from Trump Tower to 100 Centre Street in Downtown Manhattan, he sat in a court room with his legal counsel. There, he pled not guilty to 34 felony charges, sending his case to a trial.

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1. NYPD Officers prepare for the turnout of Trump supporters protesting the arraignment

1. NYPD Officers prepare for the turnout of Trump supporters protesting the arraignment

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2. Right-wing demonstrators begin to gather outside the Manhattan courthouse and Trump Tower

2. Right-wing demonstrators begin to gather outside the Manhattan courthouse and Trump Tower

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3. Fake ads about special guest star Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) were hung in Lower Manhattan

3. Fake ads about special guest star Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) were hung in Lower Manhattan

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4. Protestors clashed (quite literally) over the truth

4. Protestors clashed (quite literally) over the truth

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5. Protestors protesting the protestors appeared seemingly in greater numbers and with better costumes and signs

5. Protestors protesting the protestors appeared seemingly in greater numbers and with better costumes and signs

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6. MTG is chased away by counter protestors, many of whom were blowing whistles

6. MTG is chased away by counter protestors, many of whom were blowing whistles

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7. Exiled to a van, MTG compares Trump to Nelson Mandela and Jesus in an interview with her boyfriend

7. Exiled to a van, MTG compares Trump to Nelson Mandela and Jesus in an interview with her boyfriend

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8. Representative (and alleged former drag queen) George Santos (R-NY) is also chased away by counter protestors

8. Representative (and alleged former drag queen) George Santos (R-NY) is also chased away by counter protestors

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9. A couple got married the same day at the Manhattan Courthouse

9. A couple got married the same day at the Manhattan Courthouse

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10. Around 1:30 p.m. EST, Trump departed Trump Tower ahead of his arraignment in Lower Manhattan

10. Around 1:30 p.m. EST, Trump departed Trump Tower ahead of his arraignment in Lower Manhattan

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11. Truth Social founder Donald Trump becomes the first former president in history to face criminal charges

11. Truth Social founder Donald Trump becomes the first former president in history to face criminal charges

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12. Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

12. Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

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