Earlier today, ABC reported that Donald Trump has surrendered at a Manhattan court for arraignment on criminal charges that stem from an investigation into hush money allegedly paid by the former president to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
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Meanwhile, people waiting outside the courthouse are rowdy. Pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters are chanting on the street, and some of the scenes are disturbing, dystopian, and bound to go down in history books.
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Above their heads, someone is flying a “Trump or Death” sign.
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Pro-Trump protesters believe the former president is being unfairly “persecuted,” seemingly regardless of the varying degree and amount of charges brought against him.
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Followers are also still pushing the idea that the 2020 election was rigged…
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No seriously. Several people seemed very excited to show off the symbol.
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Far right conservatives accused the democratic party of having fascist ideas.
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And they used this time as an excuse to reapply pressure on false conspiracy theories suggesting the very, very real COVID-19 pandemic was somehow a global-scale lie.
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Despite the former president facing an 34 counts against him, his base is using their time outside the courthouse to push for re-election.
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And they came dressed for the occasion.
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At some point, things started to get disorderly. Protesters were allegedly seen yelling at press.
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One person was taken into custody by surrounding police.
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And other officers attempted to keep security measures under control by putting up barricades.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was seen smiling amongst the madness.
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People took callous shots at President Joe Biden’s family.
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And one pro-Trump protester was purportedly caught yanking an anti-Trump banner from a counter-protesters hands.
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Others seemingly had to hold them back.
We will keep you updated on what happens next.
