He sat at the defense table just in front of Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyayas bench.
Upadhyaya entered the courtroom around 1:17 p.m. PT and began the arraignment.
Like at any other arraignment, the magistrate judge can impose numerous conditions for Trumps release.
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After the short hearing, Trump left the courthouse for the airport where he spoke briefly with reporters.
He then flew back to New Jersey.
The 45th President of the United States now is in federal custody to be arraigned.
Special Counsel Jack Smithunveiled the charges against Trump on Wednesday(read themhere).
The indictment was handed down by a grand jury then unsealed at about 2:30 p.m. PT.
Much mocked by Trump and his allies, Smith will be in the D.C. courtroom today.
This is the third indictment against the leading contender for the 2024 GOP nomination in four months.
But thats for another day.
Reminiscent of the infamous O.J.
Additionally, the likes ofUSA Todayand other outlets posted live updates on his movements online throughout the day.
It is a great honor because I am being arrested for you.
Make America Great again!!!
Instead, he choose to be there in person.
