The report said that this would be the first criminal case against a US president, and that law enforcement agencies should be on extra alert as Trump urged his supporters to protest.
Donald Trump. Image: Reuters file photo
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Donald Trump. Image: Reuters file photo
The international press reported that the New York City police are on alert regarding the possible arrest of former US President Donald Trump.
On Monday, the news agency Reuters reported that law enforcement forces have set up barricades around the Manhattan District Court in New York City, around the possible arrest of Trump.
Latest news on The Daily Star Bangla Google News Channel. The report said that this would be the first criminal case against a US president, and that law enforcement agencies should be on extra alert as Trump urged his supporters to protest.
It said New York Mayor Eric Adams told the media that police were monitoring social media. The city is also being monitored for any ‘unwanted’ incidents. New York police said there were no signs of a security threat at this time.
New York police set up barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court. 20 March 2023. Photo: Reuters
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New York police set up barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court. 20 March 2023. Photo: Reuters
Citing security analysts, the report also said that several of Trump’s radical supporters groups have decided not to respond to Trump’s call for fear of being ‘trapped’.
Donald Trump fears he could be arrested for allegedly paying a porn star to silence him during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Last Saturday, Trump claimed on the Truth social platform that he could be arrested on Tuesday. At that time he also urged his supporters to protest against it.
Law and order forces then went on alert and political circles became interested in the matter.
Citing Trump’s lawyers, the British media BBC said on Tuesday that if charges are made against the former president, he will be arrested in accordance with the rules.
That is, Trump will be brought to court in New York City from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Trump supporters protest in front of the Manhattan courthouse. 20 March 2023. Photo: Reuters
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Trump supporters protest in front of the Manhattan courthouse. 20 March 2023. Photo: Reuters
The report also said that there is an opportunity to express concern about security in such incidents. However, it has not been revealed which way he will be brought to New York. Court officials will discuss this with those close to Trump.
However, several issues are involved, including the date of hearing and the scope of bail.
Trump’s personal privacy and security interests will also depend on how he will be brought before the court.
According to the BBC report, if Trump is indicted, he could face a maximum of 4 years in prison. However, legal experts say that the former president is more likely to be fined. His chances of imprisonment are slim.
The Secret Service, along with other branches of law enforcement that provide security for the country’s former presidents, have held an emergency meeting about Trump’s possible arrest, US media reported, citing officials.
Citing experts, the Singapore media Straits Times reported yesterday that the 76-year-old Trump may not be seen wearing handcuffs.
The Reuters report also said that Trump’s Republicans criticized the case as ‘politically motivated’.
Even Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the 2024 Republican nominee and Trump’s rival, sees nothing wrong with giving money to former President Trump.
Said to the media, “I don’t understand if money is given to keep the mouth shut then where is the problem?”
According to Time magazine last Saturday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg did not comment on the claims of former President Trump’s arrest.
A spokeswoman for Trump said no warrants have been received yet.
