Donald Trump Expects to Be Arrested on Tuesday, Calls His Supporters to Protest

Former President Donald Trump said he expects to be arrested on Tuesday in relation to the yearslong probe of the hush money scheme that involved adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Trump then called on his supporters to protest any such move. The former president referred to himself as the "leading Republican candidate," when he announced in a social media post about his possible arrest, according to CNN.

However, he did not detail the reason behind his potential arrest this week. Trump's team noted after he published the post that they had not received any notifications from prosecutors.

Joe Tacopina, an attorney for Trump, said the former president based his announcement on press reports.

CNN's John Miller noted Friday that several meetings were being held throughout the week discussing preparations for a possible indictment of Trump.

A source familiar with the matter noted that another witness is expected to testify Monday before the grand jury probing the hush money payments.

Kevin McCarthy Dissuading Protests and Violence

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to diminish the calls for protests and violence after Donald Trump announced that he expected to be arrested on Tuesday and called his supporters to protest on his behalf.

McCarthy said in a press conference that he does not think "people should protest this stuff," The Hill reported.

The House Speaker went on to say that Trump was calling for others to "educate people about what's going on," and was not talking "in a harmful way."

The Republican leader also said that if the arrest were to happen, they would want "calmness" instead of violence or harm.

Trump said to "protest" and "take our nation back," if the arrest were to take place. His rhetoric has caused worried about possible violence, citing comparisons to the January 6 Capitol riot, wherein he claimed that the 2020 election was stolen against him.

Donald Trump to Be Arrested

Donald Trump's allies had commented about his potential arrest. Former Vice President Mike Pence said the possibility that a former president being indicted "is deeply troubling" for him, The Guardian reported.

Democrat Nancy Pelosi also commented on the matter, saying that Trump's announcement was "reckless." The former House Speaker noted that Trump will not be able to hide his "violations of the law," disrespect for the elections, and inciting violence.

Trump said he would continue his presidential campaign even if indicted. When asked if Trump should drop out if he was indicted, Pence noted that it is a "free country" and everyone can make their own decisions.

Pence is seen to launch a campaign for the Republican nomination, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to confirm his projected White House bid.

The case pertains to Stormy Daniels receiving $130,000 n 2016, aimed at discouraging her from going public during the election about allegations that she had a sexual relationship with Trump in 2006.

The former president was married at the time. Trump has denied the claims of infidelity against him.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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