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Everything You Need To Know About Donald Trump’s Arraignment

What to read to understand the unprecedented case against the former president.

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Donald Trump surrendered to New York authorities on April 4 and was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The case against the former president centers on his alleged involvement in hush money payments made ahead of the 2016 election. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty, is the first former U.S. president to be charged with a crime.

Read on to learn more about what the charges involve, the complicated legal matters at issue, other ongoing investigations into Trump’s activities, and what this case means for the 2024 presidential election. Plus: the only other time a U.S. president was arrested.

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Whistles and Rage: The Scenes From Donald Trump’s Arraignment Day

The protestors were outnumbered by the press. The indictment included just a handful of surprises. And Donald Trump delivered a rambling speech attacking the judge’s family.

Here Are the 34 Charges Against Trump and What They Mean

Trump, who was arraigned Tuesday, is the first former U.S. president ever charged with a crime.

The New Revelations — and Key Questions — in the Trump Indictment

The 16-page indictment document itself is pretty bare bones, but there are a few notable takeaways.

Analysis: Trump Hush-Money Case Raises Thorny Legal Issues

The indictment raises many thorny issues about state and federal law that could provide openings for the defense to attack the charges to try to get them tossed before the case even gets to trial.

The 4 Criminal Investigations Into Donald Trump, Explained

Trump has already been indicted once. More indictments could be coming.

What Trump’s Arraignment Means for His 2024 Election Bid

Fresh off a historic arraignment, former President Donald Trump is still very much running to regain office in 2024.

Key Players in the Trump Hush Money Case

With the world watching as former President Trump makes history with his court appearance to face criminal charges, attention now turns to the key figures in the case who will help determine his fate.

I Stood Outside the Court Waiting for Trump to Arrive. It Showed Me Some Things About His Support Now.

I wasn’t alone in questioning some things professionally on Tuesday.

Most New Yorkers Don’t Get the Trump Treatment at Arraignment

The 31,000 people arraigned for felonies in New York each year have very different experiences in court than the former president.

When President Ulysses S. Grant Was Arrested for Speeding in a Horse-Drawn Carriage

The sitting commander in chief insisted the Black police officer who cited him not face punishment for doing his duty.