WASHINGTON: Former President of the United States (US) Donald Trump said he expects to be likely “arrested” on Tuesday over hush money charges allegedly paid to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election, calling on his supporters to stage protests.
Citing a “leak” from the office of the Manhattan district attorney, Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social networking platform on Saturday morning: “Leading Republican presidential candidate and former President of the United States will be arrested on Tuesday of the coming week. Protest, take our nation back!”
The investigation centres on $130,000 paid weeks ahead of the 2016 elections to stop Stormy Daniels, whose actual name is Stephanie Clifford, from going public regarding an affair she says she had with Trump years earlier.
Prosecutors weigh whether to charge Trump in the case.
Trump to become first US President to be charged with crime
If the district attorney of Manhattan were to indict Donald Trump, the 76-year-old would become the first former President of the United States to be charged with a crime.
On Friday evening, Trump’s lawyer told CNBC that his client would surrender to face criminal charges if a Manhattan grand jury indicted him.
Trump has denied having an affair with porn star Daniels.
In his post in capital letters, Trump referred to “illegal leaks from a corrupt & highly political Manhattan district attorneys office.”
