What You Need To Know

Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury, marking the first time in American history that a president – current or former – has been charged with a crime

This marks the first time in American history that a president – current or former – has been charged with a crime

New York court officials said Friday that Trump will be arraigned Tuesday afternoon at a courthouse in Manhattan
Manhattan prosecutors have been presenting a case to the grand jury about alleged hush money payments to an adult film actress during the 2016 campaign

In a statement, Trump called the indictment "Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history"

In a brief statement, a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg confirmed Trump's indictment and coordination with his legal team regarding his eventual surrender.