Former President Donald Trump celebrated his 77th birthday today under extraordinary circumstances, becoming the first current or former president in American history to face federal criminal charges, Your Content has learned.
At his arraignment in a federal courthouse in Miami on Tuesday, Trump maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to his handling of classified national security documents after leaving the White House.
Despite concerns of potential protests in Miami, the anticipated presence of Trump’s loyal supporters, often referred to as the “Maga army,” was noticeably absent.
However, one anti-Trump protester attempted to disrupt the former president’s motorcade.
After his court appearance, Trump swiftly returned to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he delivered a speech that echoed his familiar narrative of being a victim of political persecution.
Critics denounced the speech for its abundance of falsehoods and saw it as a potential preview of Trump’s defense strategy against the charges.
Notably, the event proved lucrative for Trump’s 2024 campaign, as it reportedly raised $2 million in funds.
In the midst of these developments, former Vice President Mike Pence shared his perspective on the indictment, stating that he could not defend the allegations made by prosecutors after reviewing the details.
This shift in opinion from a prominent Trump ally adds to a growing trend among former associates distancing themselves from the former president, according The Independent.
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