USA: Donald Trump is formally in the shackles of justice.

The news came like a bombshell. This Tuesday, Joe Biden’s predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, appeared before a Manhattan court in New York where he was arrested and detained before his next arraignment.

After having his fingerprints taken, the former US President was brought into a courtroom where he was officially charged. It was just a routine and protocolary quick appearance but represents a surreal and historic moment in the political history of the United States.

The pill is still a bit bitter for Donald Trump, who can’t believe it and claims his innocence, back in his Florida residence. «I never imagined this could happen in America», he said just after the arrest to show his surprise. He continues by calling his official indictment «an insult to the nation» because for him, «there are cases». «The only crime I committed is fearlessly defending our country against those who seek to destroy it» he declared.

Let’s recall that Donald Trump is accused of « orchestrating a series of payments to suppress three « embarrassing » cases before the 2016 presidential election. In total, 34 charges are being brought against the former Republican president.