OnPolitics newsletter: Trump pleads not guilty to 34 criminal counts

Catch up on what's happened in the courtroom today and what's next for Donald Trump.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Tue Apr 4 2023 Today was unprecedented and, at times, seemed surreal, OnPolitics readers.  There was no mugshot, but the photo of former president Donald Trump sitting next to his lawyers in the courtroom was one for the history books. "He's frustrated, he's upset," his lawyer told reporters after he left the courtroom.  What to know: Donald Trump pleaded not guilty today to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first-ever criminal charges against a former U.S. president. The hearing followed his surrender to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg after a grand jury moved to indict the former president last week.  What we know about the charges: Trump was formally charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in relation to alleged hush-money payments made to multiple people, including adult film star Stormy Daniels, in the days before the 2016 election. His arraignment sets in motion a long series of legal proceedings that could eventually result in a criminal trial. ⏭️ Here's what comes next for Trump, both legally and politically. 🚨 Stay updated with our live file: Trump indictment live updates: Catch up on the day's events, from Trump Tower to the courtroom. 🔎 Read the indictment: Donald Trump charged with crimes in New York 🎟️ 'Hottest ticket in town': Trump arraignment draws tight security, protests in New York City 📨 Get newsletter in your inbox: Don't miss our politics coverage. Sign up for OnPolitics. Trump after arrest: What's next legally and politically Donald Trump was arraigned in New York as the first former president to be indicted. What's next in court and the Republican race for the White House. READ MORE Advertisement Trump indictment live updates: Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday on the first criminal charges against a former president. Get the latest live Trump news updates here. READ MORE Read the indictment of Donald Trump Read the indictment. Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts Tuesday in New York, the first former president ever to face criminal charges READ MORE Trump expected to unleash legal tsunami in New York criminal case In every major court battle Donald Trump has waged, the former president has reverted to a now-familiar script: cue the legal tsunami. READ MORE Biden boosts clean energy in coal country despite GOP pushback The new funding comes weeks after Biden angered activists by approving one of the largest new oil and gas developments on federal land in 20 years. READ MORE Report: Chinese spy balloon gathered information from military sites The Chinese spy balloon that captured the world's attention this year gathered intelligence from U.S. military sites, despite efforts to block it. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback