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Trump Urges Supporters to Protest Nationwide Amid Hush-Money Trial

Former President Donald Trump has called for relaxed security at his trial and encouraged MAGA supporters to protest at courthouses across the U.S.

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Trump supporters, police and media gather outside of a the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse for the start of first-ever criminal trial against a former president of the United States on April 15, 2024 in New York City. Former President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Trump criticized the heavy security at his Manhattan trial, contrasting it with the handling of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.
  • He suggested reallocating NYPD officers from his trial to Columbia University to ensure the campus remains open.
  • Trump's call for protests comes as he faces charges for allegedly falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
  • The former president's supporters have been urged to gather peacefully, despite previous low turnouts at similar events.
  • Trump's remarks have sparked discussions on the balance between security and the right to protest.