‘Not A Playground for Your Misplaced Anger’: Leaders Push Against Potential Violence Over Trump Indictment
NYC mayor warns Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene to behave
Political leaders are warning against any outbreak of violence in New York City Tuesday connected to Donald Trump's planned appearance in court to face his criminal indictment.
There's concern that the former president's supporters could turn to violence in the Big Apple, the way that thousands did on January 6, 2021, in the attack on the US Capitol Building in Washington DC.
Trump arrived in New York Monday afternoon, flying from his home in Florida, in advance of his first appearance in a Manhattan courtroom as the first sitting or former president to be indicted on alleged crimes.
The former president is expected to be booked and fingerprinted, but there's a question whether or not a mugshot will be taken. He will then appear before a judge for the first time to face charges.
Trump had earlier called for protests, falsely claiming last month that he would be arrested. Trump also has used racist and antisemitic language in attacking Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is leading the case, as well as violent imagery on his social media.
“While they may be some rabble rousers, thinking about coming to our city tomorrow, our message is clear and simple: Control yourselves. New York City is our home, not a playground for your misplaced anger. We are the safest large city in America because we respect the rule of law in New York City,” New York Mayor Eric Adams said during a Monday press conference. “And although we have no specific threats, people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is known to spread misinformation and hate speech, she stated that she's coming to town. While you're in town be on your best behavior.”
Greene, the hard-right Georgia Republican congresswoman and stalwart Trump supporter, at one point tweeted that she would be in New York for the indictment.
President Biden expressed confidence that things won't get out of hand. Asked about whether he was worried about unrest Monday during a visit to Minnesota, he replied, “No, I have faith in the New York Police Department.”
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