Trump becomes first ex-US president to face criminal charges
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时间：2023-03-30
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- Donald Trump is the first US president to be indicted in criminal proceedings, which also happened as he is seeking the Republican nomination in 2024
- The specific charge is not known, but the grand jury investigation centered on a $130,000 bribe to porn actress Stormy Daniels to stop her from going public about a sexual encounter with Trump
- The key witness in the case, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, told MSNBC that the indictment "will speak for itself"
- Trump is due to appear in court on Tuesday next week for his arraignment, during which he will be asked to enter a plea, according to his lawyer
- Trump described the indictment as "political persecution" and said he doesn't expect a fair trial
- Supporters waving US flags have gathered outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he has been staying
- Longtime ally Sen. Lindsey Graham called the indictment "a shocking and dangerous day for rule of law in America"
- Democrats say the indictment proves that no one is above the law. There has been no statement yet from US President Joe Biden
