Former US President Donald Trump has caused a stir on social media with his announcement that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday next week. In his post on Truth Social, he accused the “corrupt and highly politicized” Manhattan district attorney’s office of leaking news about his impending arrest, which he said was related to a bribe paid to a pornographic actress. He also called on his supporters to “Protest, Take Back Our Nation!”
The investigation focuses on a $130,000 payment made before the 2016 election to keep a relationship between Trump and Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, secret. If indicted, Trump would become the first former US president to be charged with a crime.
Speaking to CNBC on Friday, the former president’s attorney said that his client would turn herself in to face criminal charges if a Manhattan grand jury indicted him. The news has sparked protests from supporters and critics alike, with opinions divided on what the future holds for the former president.
Trump aspires to run for the White House again in 2024, but this latest development could put a significant dent in his chances. It remains to be seen how the situation will play out and what further revelations will emerge in the coming days and weeks.
The case highlights once again the contentious relationship between the US justice system and the political establishment, with accusations of political bias and corruption on both sides. For Trump, it represents another chapter in a tumultuous career that has seen him go from billionaire businessman to reality TV star to president and now, potentially, criminal defendant.
Whatever the outcome, it is clear that Trump has once again captured the attention of the world with his bold and controversial statements. Love him or hate him, there is no denying that he remains a polarizing figure in American politics, with a loyal following of supporters who are ready to demonstrate their support for him at every opportunity.