Day of the Don: Clashes outside Manhattan court as New York braces for Trump's historic arrest
Mr Trump left his penthouse in the tower for the downtown courthouse in Manhattan, tensions on the streets of New York boiled over with clashes between Mr Trump's supporters and opponents at just after 6pm UK time.Mr Trump is expected to make a "one line" comment on the steps of the courthouse before going inside for his hearing. Earlier this evening he asked for the case to be moved to nearby Staten Island.
In a statement asking supporters for money, Donald Trump JR said: “It’s hard to believe something so tyrannical could happen in America…"As you know – and as I’ve personally witnessed my entire life – my father is a WARRIOR. The hearing is scheduled for around 14:15 local time and his lawyers have already said he will plead not guilty.is expected to be fingerprinted, learn the exact charges against him and plead not guilty.
He is expected to have his mugshot and fingerprints taken at court, but will not be wearing handcuffs.Trump will be read his charges and asked to enter a plea, which his lawyers have said will be not guilty.