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14-06-2023
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump landed in Miami on Monday to face federal criminal charges, while a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that the case has not diminished his prospects for reelection.
Trump is scheduled to appear in a Miami federal courthouse on Tuesday for an initial hearing regarding allegations of unlawfully retaining national security documents and providing false information to officials attempting to recover them. Despite the charges, Trump staunchly maintains his innocence and continues his campaign to regain the presidency in the 2024 election.
Touching down in Miami on a private jet bearing his name, Trump arrived at 2:54 pm and was greeted by supporters gathered outside a nearby golf club he owns, where he planned to stay the night. Prior to his departure from New Jersey, he took to his Truth Social social-media platform, exclaiming, “I HOPE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS WATCHING WHAT THE RADICAL LEFT ARE DOING TO AMERICA.”
Interestingly, Trump’s legal predicament has not eroded his popularity among Republican voters. The recent Reuters/ Ipsos poll found that 81% of Republicans believe the charges against him are politically motivated. Additionally, Trump maintains a significant lead over his rivals for the party’s presidential nomination, with 43% of 
self-identified Republicans favoring him compared to 22% supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Notably, Trump’s lead has persisted despite DeSantis formally entering the race in May.
During the weekend, Trump addressed an enthusiastic crowd in Georgia, and his campaign announced that he would make a statement upon his return to New Jersey on Tuesday night. However, concerns over security have arisen due to the events of January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales stated that the city is preparing for a potential crowd of up to 50,000 people and may close downtown roads if necessary.
The grand jury indictment, released last week, accuses Trump of mishandling sensitive national security documents by taking thousands of papers and carelessly storing them at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Photos included in the indictment depict boxes of documents strewn across various locations within the estate. Trump is also accused of lying to officials who attempted to retrieve the documents. (Int’l News Desk)
