Donald Trump waves to supporters at a Miami restaurant after his arraignment.Photo:Alon Skuy/Getty
Alon Skuy/Getty
With his indictment, Trump became the first U.S. president to be charged in a federal investigation (the former president was arraigned earlier this year in aseparate criminal investigationat the state level).
Trump is accused of 37 criminal offenses: 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information (a violation of the Espionage Act); one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice; one count of withholding a document or record; one count of corruptly concealing a document or record; one count of concealing a document in a federal investigation; one count of scheme to conceal; and one count of false statements and representations.
He pleaded not guilty to each count on Tuesday, likely sending his case to trial.
According to the indictment — unsealed last Friday — Trump, 76, illegally stored hundreds of documents at his private Mar-a-Lago club, placing top-secret memos about national security matters in unsecured areas including “a ballroom,a bathroom and shower, an office space, his bedroom, and a storage room.”
In a Friday afternoon press conference, special counsel Jack Smith said he hopes for a “speedy trial” in the investigation into the former president, who isactively campaigning for another termin the White House.
Update: The liveblog ended after Trump’s departure from the courthouse and subsequent campaign stop at a local restaurant.
What Comes Next
June 13, 2023 04:47 PM EDT
Trump has headed out and will deliver remarks to his supporters Tuesday evening in Bedminster, New Jersey.
With Trump’s not guilty plea, he will likely go to trial — unless he were to strike a deal with the prosecution to plead guilty in return for a lesser sentence.
Each of the charges against former President Donald Trump carry potential prison sentences, with the obstruction charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years per count. Violating the Espionage Act carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years, and both the conspiracy and false statements charges carry sentences of up to five years per offense.
A date for Trump’s next court appearance in the federal classified documents case has not yet been set, and as the Republican Party’s current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, it remains unclear if a trial and potential sentencing (if he’s convicted) could wrap before Americans take to the polls.
The evidence against Trump in the 38-page indictment appears strong, but even the U.S. government has reminded that he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Getting that answer will take some time.
Trump’s ‘Co-Conspirator’ Appears to Still Be Working as His Aide TodayJune 13, 2023 04:22 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTrump’s co-defendant, Walt Nauta, is inside Versailles as well, where he appears to still be serving as an aide to the former president, guiding him through the crowd as supporters attempt to get his attention.
Trump’s ‘Co-Conspirator’ Appears to Still Be Working as His Aide Today
June 13, 2023 04:22 PM EDT
Trump’s co-defendant, Walt Nauta, is inside Versailles as well, where he appears to still be serving as an aide to the former president, guiding him through the crowd as supporters attempt to get his attention.
Trump Stops to Greet Supporters at a Little Havana Restaurant on His Way OutJune 13, 2023 04:15 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAfter leaving the courthouse, Trump’s motorcade made a previously unannounced stop at the iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, where he exited his vehicle to greet supporters, shaking hands and taking photos with those holding “Trump 2024” flags and cheering in support of the former president.Trump then went inside, where he greeted more supporters and took photos as Secret Service agents looked on. He briefly offered remarks to the crowd, saying, “We have a country that is in decline like never before…I’m gonna make a little speech tonight at Bedminster and I hope you’re gonna be there.“The Cuban restaurant, which opened in 1971, has long been a favored campaign stop for candidates running for political office.
Trump Stops to Greet Supporters at a Little Havana Restaurant on His Way Out
June 13, 2023 04:15 PM EDT
After leaving the courthouse, Trump’s motorcade made a previously unannounced stop at the iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, where he exited his vehicle to greet supporters, shaking hands and taking photos with those holding “Trump 2024” flags and cheering in support of the former president.
Trump then went inside, where he greeted more supporters and took photos as Secret Service agents looked on. He briefly offered remarks to the crowd, saying, “We have a country that is in decline like never before…I’m gonna make a little speech tonight at Bedminster and I hope you’re gonna be there.”
The Cuban restaurant, which opened in 1971, has long been a favored campaign stop for candidates running for political office.
The No-Arrest Streak Is Broken After Person Rushes MotorcadeJune 13, 2023 04:11 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostA protester has reportedly been detained after they were seen jumping in front of Trump’s motorcade during his courthouse departure, ending today’s reported no-arrest streak.
The No-Arrest Streak Is Broken After Person Rushes Motorcade
June 13, 2023 04:11 PM EDT
A protester has reportedly been detained after they were seen jumping in front of Trump’s motorcade during his courthouse departure, ending today’s reported no-arrest streak.
Walt Nauta Was Not Arraigned TodayJune 13, 2023 04:09 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostNauta, the Trump aide charged alongside his boss, has not been arraigned “because he did not have local counsel admitted” and will have his first court hearing on June 27,The Guardian’s Hugo Lowellreports.
Walt Nauta Was Not Arraigned Today
June 13, 2023 04:09 PM EDT
Nauta, the Trump aide charged alongside his boss, has not been arraigned “because he did not have local counsel admitted” and will have his first court hearing on June 27,The Guardian’s Hugo Lowellreports.
Defendants Barred from Chatting About Case with Each OtherJune 13, 2023 03:58 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTrump and his “co-conspirator” Nauta have been instructed that they cannot speak with each other about the charges as they await trial.
Defendants Barred from Chatting About Case with Each Other
June 13, 2023 03:58 PM EDT
Trump and his “co-conspirator” Nauta have been instructed that they cannot speak with each other about the charges as they await trial.
The Former President Has Left the BuildingJune 13, 2023 03:54 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostNathan Howard/Bloomberg/GettyTrump’s motorcade has just departed the federal courthouse after the former president pleaded not guilty to all 37 crimes the U.S. government is alleging that he committed. The hearing itself did not take long.
The Former President Has Left the Building
June 13, 2023 03:54 PM EDT
Nathan Howard/Bloomberg/Getty
Trump’s motorcade has just departed the federal courthouse after the former president pleaded not guilty to all 37 crimes the U.S. government is alleging that he committed. The hearing itself did not take long.
Police Have Made No Arrests in Protests So Far Today
June 13, 2023 03:49 PM EDT
The Miami Police Department said they did not need to make any arrests in the as-yet peaceful protests outside of the courthouse today,610 WIOD News Radioreports.
Trump supporters and protesters hold signs beside one another near the courthouse.GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty
GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty
Prosecutor Tells Judge He Isn’t Worried About Defendants Fleeing Before TrialJune 13, 2023 03:29 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostInside the courtroom, prosecutor David Harbach reportedly told the judge that the United States government “does not view either defendant as a flight risk,” referring to Trump and Nauta.Trump was not asked to turn over his passport and will not face any travel restrictions, domestic or international, CBS News' Norah O’Donnellreports.
Prosecutor Tells Judge He Isn’t Worried About Defendants Fleeing Before Trial
June 13, 2023 03:29 PM EDT
Inside the courtroom, prosecutor David Harbach reportedly told the judge that the United States government “does not view either defendant as a flight risk,” referring to Trump and Nauta.
Trump was not asked to turn over his passport and will not face any travel restrictions, domestic or international, CBS News' Norah O’Donnellreports.
Melania Trump Did Not Attend the Initial Hearing with Her HusbandJune 13, 2023 03:25 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMelania Trumpis notably absent from her husband’s side today. She alsodid not attend his previous arraignmentin Manhattan on April 4.An inside source told PEOPLE after the former president’s first indictment that Melania would continue to be there for her husband behind the scenes. “They weren’t expecting [the Manhattan charges], but Melania will support him,” the insidersaid at the time. “That’s what she does. They are a family.“The source has said that Melania “prefers” tokeep a distancefrom her husband’s legal troubles, despite wanting them to end, and is unlikely to make public remarks about any of his charges.Melania and Donald Trump at the kickoff event for the former president’s 2024 campaign.Joe Raedle/Getty
Melania Trump Did Not Attend the Initial Hearing with Her Husband
June 13, 2023 03:25 PM EDT
Melania Trumpis notably absent from her husband’s side today. She alsodid not attend his previous arraignmentin Manhattan on April 4.
An inside source told PEOPLE after the former president’s first indictment that Melania would continue to be there for her husband behind the scenes. “They weren’t expecting [the Manhattan charges], but Melania will support him,” the insidersaid at the time. “That’s what she does. They are a family.”
The source has said that Melania “prefers” tokeep a distancefrom her husband’s legal troubles, despite wanting them to end, and is unlikely to make public remarks about any of his charges.
Melania and Donald Trump at the kickoff event for the former president’s 2024 campaign.Joe Raedle/Getty
Trump Pleads Not Guilty to All 37 CountsJune 13, 2023 03:08 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAttorney Todd Blanche, on Trump’s behalf, reportedly told the judge, “we most certainly enter a plea of not guilty” to all charges against the former president, signaling that the case will go to trial in a historic moment.Trump’s hands and arms were folded and his face remained expressionless while Blanche entered the plea, CBS News reports.
Trump Pleads Not Guilty to All 37 Counts
June 13, 2023 03:08 PM EDT
Attorney Todd Blanche, on Trump’s behalf, reportedly told the judge, “we most certainly enter a plea of not guilty” to all charges against the former president, signaling that the case will go to trial in a historic moment.
Trump’s hands and arms were folded and his face remained expressionless while Blanche entered the plea, CBS News reports.
Trump Enters the Courtroom for Initial HearingJune 13, 2023 03:01 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTrump has entered the courtroom for the 3 p.m. arraignment and special counsel Jack Smith, who led the investigation into his handling of classified documents, is in the first row, per CBS News.
Trump Enters the Courtroom for Initial Hearing
June 13, 2023 03:01 PM EDT
Trump has entered the courtroom for the 3 p.m. arraignment and special counsel Jack Smith, who led the investigation into his handling of classified documents, is in the first row, per CBS News.
Bus-Loads of Trump Supporters Are Reportedly Still on Their Way from OrlandoJune 13, 2023 02:40 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostProtesters and counter-protesters have been largely peaceful so far, though some of the former president’s fans have yet to arrive.CBS News reports that four bus-loads of Trump supporters are still making their way to the courthouse from Orlando, though it remains unclear whether they will make it on time.
Bus-Loads of Trump Supporters Are Reportedly Still on Their Way from Orlando
June 13, 2023 02:40 PM EDT
Protesters and counter-protesters have been largely peaceful so far, though some of the former president’s fans have yet to arrive.
CBS News reports that four bus-loads of Trump supporters are still making their way to the courthouse from Orlando, though it remains unclear whether they will make it on time.
Booking Process for Trump and His ‘Co-Conspirator’ Aide Is CompleteJune 13, 2023 02:30 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostCNN’sKaitlan Collinsdelivers news from inside the courthouse that Trump and his personal aide, Walt Nauta — who was also charged in the indictment — have completed the booking process. Arraignment is expected to begin in 30 minutes.
Booking Process for Trump and His ‘Co-Conspirator’ Aide Is Complete
June 13, 2023 02:30 PM EDT
CNN’sKaitlan Collinsdelivers news from inside the courthouse that Trump and his personal aide, Walt Nauta — who was also charged in the indictment — have completed the booking process. Arraignment is expected to begin in 30 minutes.
Trump Spokesperson Addresses Media Outside the CourthouseJune 13, 2023 02:27 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostStanding outside the courthouse, Trump legal spokesperson Alina Habba said Trump is “not a flight risk” and was not being photographed for a mug shot due to being a highly recognizable figure.In prepared remarks, Habba did not dispute any of the charges against him, instead chalking the case up to one that is “politically motivated,” saying prosectors “don’t care for due process” and have been “quietly but aggressive cultivating a two-tiered system of Justice.” Habba also falsely claimed that PresidentJoe Bidenwas not being investigated after classified documents were found at his home (Attorney General Merrick Garlandannouncedin January that he was appointing a special counsel to lead an investigation into the classified documents discovered at Biden’s home).
Trump Spokesperson Addresses Media Outside the Courthouse
June 13, 2023 02:27 PM EDT
Standing outside the courthouse, Trump legal spokesperson Alina Habba said Trump is “not a flight risk” and was not being photographed for a mug shot due to being a highly recognizable figure.
In prepared remarks, Habba did not dispute any of the charges against him, instead chalking the case up to one that is “politically motivated,” saying prosectors “don’t care for due process” and have been “quietly but aggressive cultivating a two-tiered system of Justice.” Habba also falsely claimed that PresidentJoe Bidenwas not being investigated after classified documents were found at his home (Attorney General Merrick Garlandannouncedin January that he was appointing a special counsel to lead an investigation into the classified documents discovered at Biden’s home).
June 13, 2023 02:17 PM EDT
The motorcade carrying Donald Trump arrives at the courthouse.Joe Raedle/Getty
Joe Raedle/Getty
Trump has officially turned himself in to authorities and will be in a sort of “loose custody” for the duration of his court appearance, where he will face a judge and be read his charges. No mugshot will be taken,CBS News reports, but he will do fingerprints and a DNA sample as he is processed.
Former White House Comms Director Believes Trump Will Drop Out of Presidential RaceJune 13, 2023 02:10 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAnthony Scaramucci.Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/dpa/AP ImageSpeaking on NewsNation on Monday, Trump’s former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci predicted that his ex-boss will drop out of thepresidential racein the coming months amid his legal troubles.Scaramucci made headlines when he served a whirlwind 11 days as Trump’s communications director, and was removed from his position followingan expletive-laden interviewwithTheNew Yorkerabout his White House colleagues.Despite his brief tenure, Scaramucci told NewsNation anchorChris Cuomohe knows “President Trump’s personality reasonably well.”“He does not like this. He is stressed about it. And I am going to say something contrarian on your show: I think he ends up eventually dropping out of the race,” Scaramucci said, adding that he believes Trump will offer some sort of plea so he doesn’t serve jail time.“And I don’t think he makes it to the Iowa caucus,” he added. “So that’s a contrarian view. He says he’s going to be in it till the end, but remember, his children, Ivanka, Jared, etc, they’re not with him this time. I think that’s weighing on him.”
Former White House Comms Director Believes Trump Will Drop Out of Presidential Race
June 13, 2023 02:10 PM EDT
Anthony Scaramucci.Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Image
Speaking on NewsNation on Monday, Trump’s former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci predicted that his ex-boss will drop out of thepresidential racein the coming months amid his legal troubles.
Scaramucci made headlines when he served a whirlwind 11 days as Trump’s communications director, and was removed from his position followingan expletive-laden interviewwithTheNew Yorkerabout his White House colleagues.
Despite his brief tenure, Scaramucci told NewsNation anchorChris Cuomohe knows “President Trump’s personality reasonably well.”
“He does not like this. He is stressed about it. And I am going to say something contrarian on your show: I think he ends up eventually dropping out of the race,” Scaramucci said, adding that he believes Trump will offer some sort of plea so he doesn’t serve jail time.
“And I don’t think he makes it to the Iowa caucus,” he added. “So that’s a contrarian view. He says he’s going to be in it till the end, but remember, his children, Ivanka, Jared, etc, they’re not with him this time. I think that’s weighing on him.”
Legal Shuffles Have Led to Changes in Trump’s Indictment Defense
June 13, 2023 02:04 PM EDT
Todd Blanche and Chris Kise.Shutterstock, MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty
Shutterstock, MARCO BELLO/AFP via Getty
Todd Blancheand Chris Kise are representing Trump in court on Tuesday. Blanche also represented Trump in the New York criminal case involving an alleged hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016, for which he was indicted and arraigned earlier this year.
Last Friday, two of Trump’s attorneys — Jim Trusty and John Rowley — stepped down from their roles representing him, less than 24 hours after news broke that the former president had been indicted.
A legal source recently told PEOPLE that Trump is struggling to find legal counsel to represent him in the documents case. “One of his PAC heads has called six law firms in Florida to represent the former president and they all said no,” the source told PEOPLE, adding: “He is still looking desperately.”
Trump Has Arrived at the Courthouse with Time to Spare Before HearingJune 13, 2023 01:58 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTrump and his escort just pulled up to the courthouse. His arrival was met with both supporters and protesters holding signs and waving flags from outside the perimeter.
Trump Has Arrived at the Courthouse with Time to Spare Before Hearing
June 13, 2023 01:58 PM EDT
Trump and his escort just pulled up to the courthouse. His arrival was met with both supporters and protesters holding signs and waving flags from outside the perimeter.
False-Alarm Bomb Threat Has Already Created Chaos at Courthouse Today
June 13, 2023 01:51 PM EDT
Police officers clear an area to examine an object found in front of the federal courthouse.GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty
On Monday, Miami authorities worked to secure the federal courthouse where Trump is scheduled to appear, according toNBC 6 South Florida. Early on Tuesday, the area was already beginning to crowd with journalists and Trump supporters.
Trump Is En Route to the Courthouse to Be ArraignedJune 13, 2023 01:51 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostDonald Trump left his Doral resort in Miami shortly after 1:30 p.m. local time to head toward the federal courthouse for his 3 p.m arraignment.An anti-Trump protester stands outside the Miami federal courthouse on arraignment day.Stephanie Keith/Getty
Trump Is En Route to the Courthouse to Be Arraigned
Donald Trump left his Doral resort in Miami shortly after 1:30 p.m. local time to head toward the federal courthouse for his 3 p.m arraignment.
An anti-Trump protester stands outside the Miami federal courthouse on arraignment day.Stephanie Keith/Getty
Stephanie Keith/Getty
This Will Be Donald Trump’s Second Arraignment in Recent MonthsJune 13, 2023 01:41 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostDonald Trump waves as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for his initial hearing on April 4, 2023.Kena Betancur/GettyTuesday’s arraignment comes roughly two months after Trump surrendered to Manhattan authorities following ahistoric indictmenton34 felony countsfor falsifying business records. Those charges stemmed from an investigation into an alleged hush money payment he made to adult film starStormy Danielswhile he was a presidential candidate in 2016.With that arraignment, Trump became the first sitting or former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.Two other ongoing criminal investigations could result in charges against Trump: one in Georgia pertaining to Trump and his allies’possible election interference attemptsin January of 2021, andone more at the federal levelpertaining to Trump’s role in theU.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, in which his supporters attempted to stop members of Congress from counting Electoral College votes.
This Will Be Donald Trump’s Second Arraignment in Recent Months
June 13, 2023 01:41 PM EDT
Donald Trump waves as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for his initial hearing on April 4, 2023.Kena Betancur/Getty
Tuesday’s arraignment comes roughly two months after Trump surrendered to Manhattan authorities following ahistoric indictmenton34 felony countsfor falsifying business records. Those charges stemmed from an investigation into an alleged hush money payment he made to adult film starStormy Danielswhile he was a presidential candidate in 2016.
With that arraignment, Trump became the first sitting or former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.
Two other ongoing criminal investigations could result in charges against Trump: one in Georgia pertaining to Trump and his allies’possible election interference attemptsin January of 2021, andone more at the federal levelpertaining to Trump’s role in theU.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, in which his supporters attempted to stop members of Congress from counting Electoral College votes.
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