Former President Donald Trump Could Face Indictment as Early as Next Week, Law Enforcement Agencies Prepare for Possibility

Law enforcement and security agencies are preparing for the possibility that former President Donald Trump could be indicted as early as next week, according to five senior officials familiar with the preparations. The officials said that local, state and federal agencies are conducting preliminary security assessments and discussing potential security plans in and around the Manhattan Criminal Court, at 100 Centre Street, in case Trump is charged in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels and travels to New York to face any charges.

Manhattan investigators have been looking into Trump for allegedly sending $130,000 worth of hush money to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress who accused Trump of having an affair with her in 2006. Trump has repeatedly called the investigation a “witch hunt.”

Joe Tacopina, Trump’s attorney, confirmed to the New York Daily News and Insider that he would concede to authorities without complication if Trump is indicted. The officials stressed that the interagency conversations and planning are precautionary in nature because no charges have been filed.

Trump’s possible indictment would mark the first time a former president and a major presidential candidate faced charges. If the grand jury decides to indict Trump, law enforcement agencies will follow normal procedure.

The officials did not provide any further information about the security plans or the timing of the indictment. It is unclear if Trump will be charged with any crimes or when the grand jury will make a decision.