Trump indictment updates: Trump speaks out on charges from Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.

Last Updated: April 5, 2023, 3:36 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury last week.

He is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.

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Apr 03, 2023, 10:16 PM EDT

Judge issues decision on cameras in court Tuesday

Judge Juan Merchan will allow five pool still photographers to snap for several minutes before the arraignment formally starts, according to a decision issued Monday night.

No video cameras will be allowed, though Judge Merchan conceded, "That this indictment involves a matter of monumental significance cannot possibly be disputed. Never in the history of the United States has a sitting or past President been indicted on criminal charges."

The judge said he needed to balance other interests.

No electronic devices will be allowed in either the main or overflow courtrooms, the judge ruled.

-ABC News' Aaron Katersky

Apr 03, 2023, 4:27 PM EDT

Trump arrives at Trump Tower

Former President Donald Trump has arrived at Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan where he'll spend the night Monday before his arraignment in lower Manhattan on Tuesday.

Former President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, April 3, 2023.
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Trump briefly waved as he departed his motorcade and walked into the side entrance of the building on 56th Street Monday afternoon.

-ABC News' Olivia Rubin

Apr 03, 2023, 3:41 PM EDT

Biden says he has faith in legal system, not worried about unrest

President Joe Biden said Monday he has faith in the legal system as he made his most extensive comments yet on former President Donald Trump's indictment.

While touring a manufacturing facility in Minnesota, a reporter asked Biden if he was worried about unrest, and the president replied, "No. I have faith in the New York Police Department."

Supporters of former President Donald Trump hold flags in New York City, April 3, 2023.
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Asked if he has faith in the legal system at this point, the president responded, "Yes."

On Friday, in an exchange with reporters outside the White House, Biden repeatedly declined to comment on the indictment.

-ABC News' Ben Gittleson

Apr 03, 2023, 3:37 PM EDT

Trump lands in New York City

Former President Donald Trump has just touched down in New York, ahead of his arraignment Tuesday.

Trump's plane landed at LaGuardia Airport, and is now expected to head to Trump Tower.

The plane of former president Donald Trump lands at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, April 3, 2023.
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The plane of former president Donald Trump arrives at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, April 3, 2023.
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-ABC News' Olivia Rubin

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