Trump indictment updates: Trump speaks out on charges from Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.

ByAaron Katersky, Emily Shapiro, Morgan Winsor, and Meredith Deliso
Last Updated: April 5, 2023, 3:36 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury last week.

He is the first former U.S. president to be indicted.

For previous coverage, please click here.

Latest headlines:

Here's how the news developed. All times Eastern.
Apr 04, 2023, 7:58 PM EDT

Trump still revising speech less than an hour before scheduled remarks

Former President Donald Trump was still revising his speech less than an hour before his scheduled remarks at 8:15 p.m. ET, sources said.

Sources said he spent the entire flight to Florida working on his speech. While his remarks are expected to be in a teleprompter, aides are preparing for him to go off script.

Sources described Trump's mood as "determined, resolute and up for the challenge," though that he was also "angry" leaving court this afternoon.

-ABC News' Katherine Faulders, John Santucci and Rachel Scott

Apr 04, 2023, 6:45 PM EDT

Trump back in Florida

Former President Donald Trump's plane lands at West Palm Beach airport on April 4, 2023.
Pool

Former President Donald Trump has landed in Florida following his arraignment in New York City.

He just arrived at Palm Beach International Airport ahead of his speech at Mar-a-Lago tonight.

Former President Donald Trump (C) departs in a motorcade from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., on April 4, 2023.
Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images

--ABC News' Will Steakin

Apr 04, 2023, 6:35 PM EDT

Crowd gathering in West Palm Beach ahead of Trump's speech

Women take selfies at Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Apr. 4, 2023.
Ricardo Arduengo/Reuters

About 50 to 60 Trump supporters have already gathered in West Palm Beach ahead of the former president's speech tonight at Mar-a-Lago.

The crowd has been peaceful, though police said they are ready for anything. Barricades have been put in place for the safety of the supporters and drivers.

Hundreds of supporters are expected to attend, the Trump campaign said.

Longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell will be among those in attendance, the campaign told ABC News. Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz are also planning to attend, ABC News previously reported.

-ABC News' Victor Oquendo, Rachel DeLima, Will Steakin, Rachel Scott and Lalee Ibssa

Apr 04, 2023, 6:23 PM EDT

Lawmakers react to historic proceedings

Lawmakers and political leaders are reacting to Tuesday's historic arraignment of and unveiled indictment against former President Donald Trump.

As Republicans slammed the "travesty" of Trump's arraignment, Democrats' messaging centered on support for the "justice system."

Meanwhile, some of the now-exonerated "Central Park Five" -- five Black and brown boys wrongfully accused of rape and assault in New York City -- say the former president's indictment is "karma." Trump had called for the return of the death penalty in a series of ads in 1989 amid the case.

Related Topics