LIVE Trump is visiting a Cuban restaurant in Miami after entering not-guilty plea in federal indictment
Jun 13, 4:14 PM EDT
Former US President Donald Trump departs following his appearance at Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Federal Courthouse, in Miami, Florida, on June 13, 2023.Over the last few days, Trump's campaign team discussed whether the former president should publicly greet supporters while in Florida, in an effort to show him as tough and resilient, and in a setting outside of court.
Trump was already in the courtroom by about 2:45 p.m., ahead of the scheduled 3 p.m. start time. Seated next to Trump was his aide and co-defendant, Walt Nauta.At first Trump appeared slumped in his chair, but when the judge asked for him to be officially arraigned, the former president sat up a bit and crossed his arms.
Trump's booking process has been completed, sources told ABC News. He was not expected to be handcuffed or have his mugshot taken, sources told ABC News.Supporters and opponents of former President Donald Trump have congregated outside the courthouse with signs and costumes to make their voices heard.
Trump spokesperson Alina Habba spoke to reporters outside the courthouse while the former president was inside the building.
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