Following the court appearance, Mr. Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, is expected to return to his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he plans to address the media.
Outside the courthouse, groups of Trump supporters and some counter-protesters gathered. While city authorities had prepared for possible unrest, Mayor Francis Suarez assured reporters that there had been no security issues thus far.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the charges against Donald Trump have captured national attention. There have been debates about accountability. And are counting of how several high-profile Democrats mishandled documents with no consequences. Republicans are fairly united in the belief that these charges are politically motivated.
