Local candidates, lawmakers react to Trump indictment
in 2016 voted Thursday to indict former President Trump, making him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office confirmed the indictment in a statement on Thursday and said it had reached out to Trump's attorney to . The specific charge or charges have not yet been made public and the indictment remains under seal. Bragg's office said more guidance would be provided"when the arraignment date is selected.""This unprecedented and historic news begins the process of proving once and for all that no one is above the law and everyone must be held accountable for their actions.
"The threats of retribution and violence that have been made recently by Donald Trump are dangerous and irresponsible. Our nation is still grappling with the devastation of January 6th and just how close the peaceful transfer of power came to being cast aside, and we must always do whatever is necessary to protect the integrity of our democracy."
Mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson tweeted,"Justice must be served," with a link to a New York Times story about the indictment.
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