Former US President Donald Trump faces a major test as he prepares to be arraigned on multiple charges. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has requested that media outlets broadcast his arraignment live, but Trump's lawyers have objected, citing concerns about security and the potential for a "circus-like atmosphere."
In a letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchant, Trump's attorneys argued that allowing video and photography of the proceedings would heighten security concerns, including those related to Secret Service protection. They claimed that such coverage would only serve to amplify these concerns and potentially compromise the safety of all involved.
The lawyers pointed out that existing court rules require judges to consider potential security concerns when making decisions about courtroom procedures. Trump's team is pushing for a denial of the media request, arguing that it would be inconsistent with President Trump's presumption of innocence.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has expressed its intention to defer to the judge in deciding how best to manage the arraignment, but noted that there does not appear to be a categorical prohibition on cameras during an arraignment under existing New York statutes and case law. However, they also pointed out that a similar request for audio-video broadcasting was denied in 2021.
This decision comes at a time when Trump's legal team is still adjusting to its new lineup, with Todd Blanche joining the former president's defense team recently. The arraignment on Tuesday marks a significant milestone in Trump's ongoing battle against charges related to tax evasion and other allegations.
While it remains to be seen how Judge Merchant will rule on the media request, one thing is clear: this case is set to draw intense scrutiny from all sides, with both supporters of Trump and critics eager to capture every moment of the proceedings.
In a letter to New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchant, Trump's attorneys argued that allowing video and photography of the proceedings would heighten security concerns, including those related to Secret Service protection. They claimed that such coverage would only serve to amplify these concerns and potentially compromise the safety of all involved.
The lawyers pointed out that existing court rules require judges to consider potential security concerns when making decisions about courtroom procedures. Trump's team is pushing for a denial of the media request, arguing that it would be inconsistent with President Trump's presumption of innocence.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has expressed its intention to defer to the judge in deciding how best to manage the arraignment, but noted that there does not appear to be a categorical prohibition on cameras during an arraignment under existing New York statutes and case law. However, they also pointed out that a similar request for audio-video broadcasting was denied in 2021.
This decision comes at a time when Trump's legal team is still adjusting to its new lineup, with Todd Blanche joining the former president's defense team recently. The arraignment on Tuesday marks a significant milestone in Trump's ongoing battle against charges related to tax evasion and other allegations.
While it remains to be seen how Judge Merchant will rule on the media request, one thing is clear: this case is set to draw intense scrutiny from all sides, with both supporters of Trump and critics eager to capture every moment of the proceedings.
So Trump's lawyers are low-key freaking out about him getting arraigned lol, security concerns and all that jazz 
. I mean, can't imagine what kind of circus they're expecting but it sounds like his team is trying to control the narrative as much as possible 
. The DA's office is just trying to get some transparency on the proceedings, which is fair imo 
. It'll be interesting to see how Judge Merchant rules on this - might give us a glimpse into what kind of "circus-like atmosphere" his lawyers are worried about 
. Either way, it's gonna be drama-filled and I'm here for it 
maybe trump's team just needs a little perspective on how their actions can affect others... we should all try to keep things balanced, you feel me? 
. I mean, security is always a top priority in courtrooms, especially when you're dealing with high-profile cases like this one. It's not about creating a "circus-like atmosphere" - it's just common sense.
. Either way, it's gonna be a wild ride 
It's like he wants us to watch this trainwreck from start to finish... and now they're even considering live video feed 
Like, what if Trump gets out of control or his lawyers freak out? 
I don't know how much more of this we can handle, 2025 is already looking pretty bleak 
i mean, i know it's not exactly related to trump's arraignment but have you ever noticed how some things in life are just like a good cup of coffee? they both have the power to make or break ur day 