Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a federal courtroom in downtown Miami today for his arraignment on 37 charges related to his handling of classified documents during his time in the White House.
Trump arrived in Miami yesterday afternoon after flying from Newark Liberty International Airport and spending the night at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, where he is accused of holding onto classified papers that include national defense information.
After delivering defiant speeches at two Republican state conventions in Georgia and North Carolina over the weekend, Trump’s former attorney general, Bill Barr, commented on the indictment, stating that if even half of the allegations are true, then Trump is “toast.”
Meanwhile, Trump responded by attacking Barr on Truth Social and during an interview on Roger Stone’s radio show, calling him a “gutless pig.”
The 49-page indictment outlines the charges against Trump, which include violations of the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, and theft of government property.
The former president has denied any wrongdoing and vowed revenge against those who he believes are responsible for the charges against him.
Trump has also announced plans to deliver remarks tonight at his golf club in New Jersey after his appearance in Miami.
However, his legal troubles may not be over yet.
Special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the investigation into Trump’s alleged misconduct, has not ruled out the possibility of additional charges being brought against the former president.
During his time in office, Trump frequently clashed with members of the intelligence community and was accused of mishandling classified information.
The indictment alleges that Trump knowingly withheld information from his own administration and shared it with foreign governments in exchange for political favors.
As Trump faces the charges against him, many are wondering how this will affect his future political ambitions.
Some experts believe that the legal battles could prevent him from running for office again in the future, while others speculate that he may use this situation to rally his supporters and position himself as a victim of political persecution.
