The Trump Indictment: A Historic Moment
Introduction Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury for his role in covering up hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The indictment is historic as it marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced criminal charges. The Charges The exact charge or charges are unknown because indictments are typically filed in court under seal after a grand jury’s vote in New York. However, he faces about 30 criminal counts of document fraud. The Hush Money Case The case is centered on $130,000 in payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign. Daniels claimed she slept with the married Trump in 2006, a claim he has denied. Trump had classified his reimbursement of the payout as a legal expense. Trump’s Response Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing related to the probe and has called the investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office a continuation of the partisa...