The rule of law stretched it’s legs today in a long overdue exercise of justice!
Donald J. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on criminal charges related to an exchange of money for silence to porn star Stormy Daniels. Although we do not yet know what the specifics charges in the indictment are, these charges are acknowledged as being the same case, the same facts for which Trumps lawyer, Micheal Cohen, has already served time in prison.
People call this perhaps the lesser of the difficult law challenges that faces Trump. Perhaps. The allegations may be seen as less harsh as the allegations of inciting a coup, or attempting to coordinate the theft of an election, however history will always show the reality. The first indictment in the history of the United States of a former sitting president will be in relation to paying off a porn star.
Early next week Trump is expected to surrender himself to the process which includes being finger printed and photographed. Trump as many people are, is allowed to turn up under his own steam, but will he? Its advisable. The appearance of being taken in in handcuffs may create the photo effect Trump, his campaign, his base may be looking for. We will see, again, advisable to be cooperative as the indictment is not an op. It is real.
The former president has a history of public histrionics on different topics as have his supporters. Propaganda rebuttal has already started in social media. Soros and Mao have already been mentioned in the same sentence in a near to tears video of Trump Jr. The courts will have the answers because the truth is found under oath rather than by the electronic light of an iPhone.
The process of justice and accountability has begun.
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As a native New Yorker, I am particularly excited that it is New York that has brought the first indictment! And as others have pointed out, whatever other indictments are brought, this will be the most humiliating. I know we have no way of knowing what will happen, but for today I am very happy.
Ditto all that. It's a good day! Finally. Congrats to us all for hanging in.