Donald Trump was ‘annoyed’ that the judge referred to him as ‘Mr Trump’ instead of ‘President Trump’ at his arraignment – but insists ‘it was a really good day’ in Truth Social post
Donald Trump was “exasperated” by the magistrate who presided over his indictment on Thursday, calling him Mr. Trump instead of Mr. President, according to a report.
The 77-year-old, who faces criminal charges for the third time in four months, was “soured and dejected,” sources told CNN.
After arraignment in Washington D.C. on four counts related to trying to overturn the election, Trump made a brief statement to reporters on the tarmac of Reagan airport and then left, answering no questions.
“I learn tonight that Trump left here in a sour and dejected mood,” said CNN host Kaitlan Collins.
‘He was, quote, ‘turned off’, according to someone who spoke to him.’
CNN host Kaitlan Collins said Thursday night she was told Trump was “annoyed” by the magistrate referring to him as “Mr. Trump” instead of “Mr. President.”
Donald Trump, seen after his arraignment on Thursday, was reportedly “exasperated” because Moxila Upadhyaya, the magistrate, referred to him as Mr. Trump rather than Mr. President
Trump is pictured at his arraignment on Thursday, as he faces trial
She added: “I was told that the former president: One thing that particularly irked him during that hearing today — which lasted about 27 minutes — was that the magistrate referred to him as simply ‘Mr. Trump.’
Collins explained that Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya’s reference to his name would have shocked him.
“That may not sound strange to anyone, but he is still referred to by his former title of ‘President Trump’ when he is at his Bedminster Golf Club in New Jersey, like tonight, or at Mar-a-Lago.”
Trump said after his arraignment on Thursday that he had had a “very good day.”
CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I HAD TO FLY TO A DIRTY, DIRTY, FLAPPING-UP & VERY UNSAFE WASHINGTON, DC TODAY AND THEN I WAS ARRESTED BY MY POLITICAL OPPOSITION, WHO WAS BADLY LOST TO ME IN THE PEAKS, STRAIGHTED JOE BIDEN, IT WAS HAVE A LOVELY DAY!’ he wrote on his Truth Social network.
Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC on Thursday
He told reporters in terse remarks that he is being “persecuted” for leading in the polls and getting ripped into the “dirt” in Washington, D.C.
“If you look at what’s happening, this is a prosecution of a political opponent,” Trump told reporters at Reagan National Airport.
This should never have happened in America. This is prosecuting the person who is leading by very, very significant numbers in the Republican primary and Biden by far ahead.
“So if you can’t beat him, you either pursue them or you pursue him. We can’t let this happen in America.”
On Tuesday, a grand jury indictment charged him with spreading “lies” and “sham investigations” while inciting an “angry” mob on Jan. 6.
He is also accused of using “illegitimate means” to try to hold on to power after his defeat by Joe Biden and spreading “lies” that led to violence during the riot.
The former president faced a federal judge Thursday afternoon who read out the four federal charges against him, which together carry a maximum prison term of 55 years.
Trump also tore into the “dirt” and “decay” in Washington DC
The former president appeared before a federal judge in DC on Thursday afternoon
Donald Trump said he was being ‘prosecuted’ for leading in the polls and plunging into the ‘dirt’ and ‘decay’ in Washington DC after pleading not guilty to conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election
His longtime aide Walt Nauta, who has been charged in the Mar-a-Lago case of classified documents, held an umbrella over his boss as he spoke to the press before taking a flight on Trump Force One back to his golf club in New Jersey
“This is a very sad day for America and it was also very sad driving through Washington DC and seeing the dirt and the decay and all the broken buildings and walls and the graffiti,” Trump said.
His longtime aide Walt Nauta, who has been charged in the Mar-a-Lago case of classified documents, held an umbrella over his boss as he addressed the press before taking a flight on Trump Force One back to his golf club in New Jersey.
Magistrate Judge Upadhyaya set the next hearing for August 28 — five days after the first Republican presidential debate — and warned Trump not to try to influence jurors.
Out of court, his attorney Alina Habba called the case “election interference at its best” and said any raid or indictment against the former president came just 24 hours after a Biden scandal.
On his way to arraignment, the former president aired on Truth Social that he had been arrested while the Biden family stole “millions” in alleged bribes from abroad.
The Republican frontrunner referenced the recent testimony of Hunter’s business partner Devon Archer before he appeared in court – just two days after Special Counsel Jack Smith filed the indictment.
Trump said “I’m being arrested for you” and claimed another indictment would confirm his victory in 2024 in a slew of messages as Trump Force One passed the Washington Monument before landing at Reagan National Airport.
His motorcade passed through D.C. traffic and passed under court for U.S. Marshals to take him into custody. He had fingerprints but was not handcuffed and did not have to pose for a mug shot.
The charges are conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy against citizens’ rights, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding.