Donald Trump and his family are currently at Mar-a-Lago, the former president's luxury residence in Florida. He is scheduled to take the stage tonight at 1:15 am BST (8:15 pm EST) to deliver remarks in response to his historic arrest earlier today. During a remarkable 45-minute hearing in New York, Trump faced 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, pleading not guilty to all of them.
Among the allegations against him was paying $30,000 to silence a doorman who claimed he had information about a secret child fathered by the former president. The Manhattan District Attorney's office accused Trump of orchestrating an unlawful scheme designed to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Specifically, they allege that he violated election laws and falsified business records related to payments intended for two women who claim they had affairs with him.
Following his arraignment on Tuesday evening, Donald Trump addressed supporters gathered at Mar-a-Lago resort. In his speech, he called these charges "a persecution" and insisted that it was "not an investigation." Despite denying any involvement with either woman or knowledge of their alleged affairs throughout this process thus far – as well as entering pleas proclaiming innocence on each count during today's proceedings – many continue watching closely for further developments surrounding this case.
Mike Lindell - CEO of MyPillow company and fervent supporter - has publicly stated that these recent events have only served solidifyTrump’s chances for victory should he choose run again come next election cycle; predicting outright win following what sees “solidification”. Meanwhile December marks when court reconvenes discuss matter again more depth detail its findings so far present respective arguments sides involved both prosecution defense alike time will tell how unfolds eventually concludes given weight gravity accusations leveled prominent figure like himself national international politics alike rest assured world watches baited breath await eventual outcome.
In the meantime, Trump's campaign has reported raising $8 million since his indictment on Thursday. As supporters rally around him and bolster his cause financially, it remains to be seen how this historic event will impact not only the former president but also American politics as a whole.