Trump Arrives in New York Ahead of Historic Indictment Arraignment

Former President Donald Trump landed at LaGuardia Airport on April 3, 2023, ahead of his historic arraignment in Manhattan on April 4, 2023. He became the first current or former US president to face criminal charges after a Manhattan grand jury indicted him on more than 30 counts related to business fraud tied to a hush money payment scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump arrived at Trump Tower in New York City, where he stayed overnight before his court appearance. Security was heightened, with the NYPD and Secret Service on high alert. The arraignment was scheduled for April 4 at the Manhattan Criminal Court, where Trump was expected to be processed, fingerprinted, and formally charged. The indictment remains sealed, but the case centers on alleged falsification of business records to conceal payments to Daniels. Trump has denied wrongdoing and vowed to fight the charges while continuing his 2024 presidential campaign. The court proceeding will not be televised, though photographers may capture still images at the start of the hearing.