The police are on high alert as Trump arrives in Florida on the eve of his 77th birthday, preparing to appear in court as President | United States | Police
According to foreign media reports, on the 12th local time, former US President Trump arrived in Florida. He is about to appear in court on the 13th in Miami, Florida, in response to the classified case. US media reports that Trump is the first former president in US history to be charged with federal criminal charges.
Amidst lawsuits and constant litigation
Trump's 77th birthday is difficult to clear
According to reports, Trump will turn 77 on the 14th, but on the eve of his birthday, he was once again involved in litigation: a previously released indictment by the US Department of Justice showed that Trump was charged 37 federal charges for mishandling confidential documents.
At 14:54 local time on the 12th, Trump landed in Miami on a private plane. According to American media, Trump is expected to make a brief stop at a resort located in Dora, Florida on the evening of the 12th and the morning of the 13th. At 15:00 Eastern Time on the 13th, he will make his first appearance in the Miami Federal Court.
The Associated Press said this will be Trump's second time facing a judge on criminal charges since April. Previously, Trump was criminally charged with the "sealing fee" case and was summoned to the Manhattan Criminal Court.
After appearing in court in Florida, Trump will return to New Jersey to give a speech. He will also hold a private fundraising event.
Reuters reported that recently, Trump accused US President Biden of "planning" this federal case to disrupt his campaign. Biden, on the other hand, has been keeping a distance from this case and has refused to comment on it.
Trump encourages supporters to protest and demonstrate
Miami police are on high alert
According to American media reports, on the 12th local time, supporters of Trump appeared in Dola and held small-scale protests in support of him.
At the same time, Trump recently urged supporters to participate in protests near the Miami court in a media interview. Trump said, "In this country, we need strength now. Our country must protest. We have lost everything.".
The Associated Press reported that Trump supporters also plan to travel to Miami from other parts of Florida, which has raised concerns among law enforcement officials who are preparing for possible protests near the court.
Miami police chief Manny Morales said the city plans to accommodate up to 50000 people, but if necessary, the roads in the city center will be closed. "We take this event very seriously. We know things could get worse."
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on the 12th, 81% of Republicans believe that the accusations against Trump are politically motivated. The poll also found that Trump continues to lead his opponents in the competition for the party's presidential nomination.
Reuters reported that Trump was the first former US president to face criminal charges, but legal experts say this does not prevent him from running for president, and even if he is convicted, it will not prevent him from taking office.