12 Wild Moments From Trump’s Historic Indictment Day

12 Wild Moments From Trump’s Historic Indictment Day

Well, the day has come. As much of the country waited on pins and needles over the past few weeks for the indictment of twice-impeached former president Donald Trump, Tuesday, April 4, 2o23 became the day that Trump officially was arraigned in Manhattan.

Naturally there was plenty of pushback from Trump’s supporters, who appeared in Manhattan in a crowd that was less than a fraction of what could have potentially been January 6: Part 2. The protests occurred both at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan and at the Manhattan Criminal Court in Lower Manhattan following Trump’s arrival in the city yesterday. In a city as liberal as New York, counter protests were also fruitful, with surprise appearances by Republican senators — and Trump lackies — Marjorie Taylor Greene and George Santos being cut short by those not interested in putting up with their hot breath.

After Trump migrated from Trump Tower to 100 Centre Street in Downtown Manhattan, he sat in a court room with his legal counsel. There, he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges, sending his case to a trial.

1. NYPD Officers prepare for the turnout of Trump supporters protesting the arraignment

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Image: John Moore, Getty Images

2. Right-wing demonstrators begin to gather outside the Manhattan courthouse and Trump Tower

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Image: Drew Angerer, Getty Images

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3. Fake ads about special guest star Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) were hung in Lower Manhattan

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Image: Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images

4. Protestors clashed (quite literally) over the truth

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5. Protestors protesting the protestors appeared seemingly in greater numbers and with better costumes and signs

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Image: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

6. MTG is chased away by counter protestors, many of whom were blowing whistles

7. Exiled to a van, MTG compares Trump to Nelson Mandela and Jesus in an interview with her boyfriend

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8. Representative (and alleged former drag queen) George Santos (R-NY) is also chased away by counter protestors

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Image: Drew Angerer, Getty Images

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9. A couple got married the same day at the Manhattan Courthouse

10. Around 1:30 p.m. EST, Trump departed Trump Tower ahead of his arraignment in Lower Manhattan

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Image: Scott Olson, Getty Images

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11. Truth Social founder Donald Trump becomes the first former president in history to face criminal charges

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Image: Kena Betancur, Getty Images

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12. Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges

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Image: Seth Wenig-Pool, Getty Images

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