Former US President Trump portrayed himself as a victim of political persecution in a speech to supporters, using his status as an accused criminal for electoral gains
During the nearly hour-long court hearing before Judge Juan Merchan, Donald Trump spoke, almost in monosyllables, six times, according to the transcript from his arraignment that has been released.
Donald Trump Arraignment: Former US President Donald Trump has made his way to New York ahead of his arraignment and is making sure he turns his moment into a political spectacle. Will the former US president be handcuffed and will his mug shots be taken? What can we expect next?