Trump Arraigned, Pleads Not Guilty
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On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was arraigned on 34 felony counts that he pleaded not guilty to after which he made a fiery campaign speech from Mar-a-Lago. Left-leaning articles highlight that the presiding judge warned Trump not to incite violence or civil unrest following the indictment and arraignment, while right-leaning articles highlight that the prosecution wants to have a trial in January, while Trump’s defense wants to delay it as far as possible.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that Trump arrived in New York City on Monday where he will face an arraignment. Trump announced that he would make a speech on Tuesday evening from Mar-a-Lago, a way for him to make his case in the court of public opinion ahead of the arraignment. New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned potential protestors to control themselves while they were in town.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted that Trump was charged with 34 felony counts that he is pleading not guilty for. During the arraignment, the presiding judge in the case warned Trump not to incite violence or civil unrest. The Post highlighted in his Mar-a-Lago speech that same evening, Trump was “defiant” and lashed out at the prosecutor and the judge presiding over the New York case.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted that previous prosecutors and federal agencies had dropped their investigations into the hush money payments made by Trump to adult-film star Stormy Daniels. The next hearing will occur on Dec. 4, 2023. Fox highlighted that the prosecution is pushing for a criminal trial in January 2024, at the height of the presidential campaign, while Trump’s defense is looking to delay it as far as possible.
From the center
Trump lands in NYC to face criminal charges; mayor warns protesters ‘control yourselves’
USA Today