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Donald Trump has become first president in US history to face criminal charges
Today’s indictment is not the end of this chapter; but rather, just the beginning. Now that the charges have been filed, it is better for the case to let the indictment speak for itself.
The first current or former president to face indictment will have to make his way up from Florida to face a judge.
[With] today’s Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, that fundamentally changed for all practical purposes,” Biden said. [3] Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said July 1, 2024 was a "sad day for America. Treason or incitement of an insurrection should not be considered a core constitutional power afforded to a president." [103]
On June 8, 2023, Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to the documents. [4] This was the first time a former U.S. president was indicted on federal charges. On June 13, 2023, Trump was arrested, booked, and processed after surrendering himself into federal custody prior to his arraignment in the U.S. District Court of South Florida.
For example, the new indictment says Trump “had no official responsibilities” related to Congress’ certification of the 2020 election, “but he did have a personal interest as a candidate ...
The April 4, 2023, indictment document. The Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Trump on March 30, 2023. [87] The indictment was filed with the New York Supreme Court (the ordinary trial court for felonies in the state of New York and not the final court of appeal for the state) the same day. [88]
What does the indictment mean for the rule of law in the United States? Biden’s answer on Friday was the same each time: No comment, no comment, no comment. Read on: