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(new nation) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts in New York on Tuesday.that is Past bookings and arraignments It is linked to allegations of hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

Trump, who has denied wrongdoing, now the first ex-president You could face criminal charges in the history of the United States.

Ahead of the arraignment, New York City officials stepped up security and warned potential protesters that it was “not a playground for misguided anger.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said: “There may be agitators thinking about coming to our city tomorrow, but our message is clear and simple: Take control of yourself. “New York City is our home. …We are the safest big city in America because we respect the rule of law.”

The former president flew from Florida to New York on Monday. After his arraignment, Trump plans to board a plane to return to Florida and address his supporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

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