The presidential portraits you never thought you’d see: Gloomy Trump goes to court to plead not guilty to felony charges after confidently fist-pumping in front of fans as he becomes the first president in US history to face criminal charges
- Donald J. Trump was indicted today on 34 felony counts at the Manhattan Criminal Court
- He is the first former president in history to face criminal charges
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His lawyers insist no mug shot is necessary as his face is the most recognizable in the world.
But former President Donald Trump was understandably but unusually glum as he entered the courtroom today to face criminal charges.
Throughout the historic day in New York City, his facial expression shifted from triumphant (fist pumping to fans outside Trump Tower) to fearful (as he arrived at the Manhattan Criminal Court).
Inside, his mood seemed to drop further.
When he emerged after his fingerprints were taken and rights read, he looked decidedly outraged by the proceedings.
Sat inside at the defense table, the 76-year-old was hunched over with curiosity. He pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts.
As the case progresses, these are the portraits of a former president on an unprecedented day in American history.
Donald J. Trump emerges from Trump Tower this afternoon to greet fans before heading to the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in a waiting SUV
Trump waved to photographers as he arrived at the courthouse. He had yet to learn the full scope of the allegations
Trump was ushered into the courthouse by Secret Service agents. The whole town was on edge when the arraignment loomed
After his rights are read and his fingerprints taken, a more startled Trump enters the courtroom to meet the judge
A wide-angle shot of the courtroom shows Donald J. Trump at the defense table, far right, with his lawyers. Representatives from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office are shown at left
Trump sits at the defense table with his team, including attorney Joe Tacopina (right). He pleaded not guilty to all 34 charges
Donald J. Trump in court on Tuesday, April 4. Trump has been charged with 34 felonies