Unprecedented Indictment: Former President Trump Faces Criminal Charges

By: RocklandDaily Staff

In a historic turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, marking the first time a current or former president has faced criminal charges. The indictment, filed under seal, will be announced in the coming days, with the charges yet to be made public.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office plans to contact Trump's attorneys to discuss his surrender for arraignment. The case involves alleged campaign finance violations dating back to the 2016 presidential election.

This unprecedented legal action against Trump sends shockwaves across the country and has the potential to impact the 2024 presidential campaign. Despite the criminal charges, Trump has pledged to continue his run for office. He has often labeled the investigations around him as a "witch hunt," portraying himself as a victim of politically motivated probes led by Democratic prosecutors.

Trump's Republican allies and 2024 GOP rivals have condemned the Manhattan district attorney's office over the looming indictment, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to launch an investigation into the matter.

The long-running investigation began under Bragg's predecessor, Cy Vance, when Trump was in office. As the details of the case are currently under seal, specifics about the charges and the investigation remain unknown to the public.

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