Reporting live from Manhattan, New York, a chaotic situation in the Big Apple state as former President Mr. Donald J. Trump is arrested by plain cloth detectives assisting the District Attorney’s office to formally indict Mr. Trump for his alleged role in the “hush” many that were paid to Ms. Stormy Dnaiel to buy her silence.
All eyes are on Michael Cohen and what he gave to the DA’s office, ultimately leading to the indictment.
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer and personal fixer for Donald Trump has made various public statements and given testimony to Congress regarding his knowledge of Trump’s business and personal affairs. Here are some key points:
- Cohen has testified that Trump directed him to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and model Karen McDougal to prevent them from going public with their allegations of affairs with Trump, which violated campaign finance laws.
- Cohen has stated that Trump was involved in discussions about building a Trump Tower in Moscow during the 2016 presidential campaign, contrary to Trump’s claims that he had no business dealings in Russia.
- Cohen has also claimed that Trump knew in advance about a June 2016 meeting between his campaign officials and Russian individuals who promised dirt on Hillary Clinton.
- Cohen has stated that Trump inflated his net worth in financial statements and engaged in other forms of financial fraud.
- Cohen has alleged that Trump engaged in racist behavior, including derogatory comments about African Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities.
Cohen’s statements and testimony suggest that he has information about various aspects of Trump’s personal and business affairs that could damage the former president. However, it’s important to note that Cohen has credibility issues, as he was convicted of multiple crimes, including lying to Congress, and has acknowledged his past unethical behavior.
Question asked by everyone: Can a former US president be arrested?
Yes, a former US president can be arrested if they commit a crime. No one, including a former president, is above the law in the United States.
However, as former presidents, they may have certain legal privileges and protections, such as immunity for official acts taken while in office. Any charges brought against a former president must be supported by evidence and proven in a court of law.
Additionally, arresting a former president may be more complex than for an ordinary citizen, as the Secret Service protects former presidents and their families. The Department of Justice may also need to be involved in any decision to arrest a former president due to the potential political implications of such an action.
More information leading up to the arrest is here:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/18/politics/donald-trump-manhattan-da-arrest-protests/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-expects-to-be-arrested-tuesday-as-da-eyes-charges/
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/18/trump-protest-arrest-tuesday-00087738
