In a historic move, a grand jury in New York has indicted former President Donald Trump on criminal charges. This is the first time that a former president has been indicted criminally.
The indictment comes after months of investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney's office into Trump's business dealings and financial records. The grand jury voted to indict him on charges that have not yet been made public.
This development complicates Trump's efforts to run for president again in 2024. It remains unclear what effect this will have on his base of supporters or whether he will continue to pursue another run for the presidency.
The indictment also raises questions about whether other legal challenges may be looming for him. It is possible that additional charges could be filed as more information becomes available.
Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and called the investigation politically motivated. He released a statement following news of the indictment, saying: "This is just another witch hunt by Democrats who are trying to silence me and my supporters."
It remains to be seen how this will play out legally and politically, but it marks an unprecedented moment in American history. A former president facing criminal charges is sure to spark intense debate and scrutiny from both sides of the political aisle.
As always, we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.