Police in major US cities are bracing for possible unrest if former President Donald Trump is arrested this week in connection with a secret money investigation.
Authorities in New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles are increasing their police presence.
A Manhattan prosecutor could indict Mr. Trump for allegedly paying a porn star to keep quiet about their alleged affair.
This will be the first criminal case against a former US president.
Steel barricades were erected outside Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday, where Mr. Trump could be charged, fingerprinted, and photographed if charges are filed this week, as reported by US media. Wide prediction period. An increased police presence was also seen outside Trump Tower in the city.
All members of the New York Police Department (NYPD), including undercover detectives, were ordered to wear full uniform Tuesday and be ready to mobilize, a police source told CBS, partner by BBC American.
The NYPD and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have been in touch with the US Secret Service, the agency tasked with protecting presidents and former presidents, about how a potential arrest could unfold. go out.
