White House Confirms Biden’s Lack of Focus on Donald Trump’s Court Appearance

Former President Donald Trump turned himself in for a court hearing on criminal charges in New York on April 4, 2023. He is expected to plead not guilty to charges related to hush money paid to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. This marks a historic moment for the US criminal and political system, as Trump becomes the first American president in history to face criminal charges. The hearing has the potential to upend the 2024 White House race. Trump claims he is the victim of “political persecution” and is using the court case to energize his support base and raise millions of dollars for his bid to reclaim the White House. Hundreds of people gathered outside the venue, both supporters and anti-Trump demonstrators, as well as media and curious onlookers. Police lined the streets while helicopters buzzed in the skies as Trump’s motorcade made the short drive to court. Trump waved at supporters after leaving his car before walking into the complex under US Secret Service protection. The charges were brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat, and revolve around the investigation of $130,000 paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels just days before Trump’s election win. Trump’s former lawyer and aide Michael Cohen, who has turned against his ex-boss, says he arranged the payment to Daniels in exchange for her silence about a tryst she says she had with Trump in 2006.