Trump Willing To Surrender and Face Charges If Indicted, Defense Lawyer Reveals

 Former President Donald Trump's lawyer, Joseph Tacopina, has stated that Trump will surrender himself to face criminal charges if indicted by a Manhattan grand jury. Tacopina's comments come in response to a report by WNBC that federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are preparing for the possibility that Trump will be indicted as early as next week.

Trump is currently under criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in connection with a hush money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels by his former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, shortly before the 2016 presidential election. The payment was allegedly made to prevent Daniels from speaking publicly about an affair she claimed to have had with Trump.

The investigation into Trump's alleged involvement in the hush money payment has been ongoing for several years, and it is unclear what specific charges he may face if indicted. However, if he is charged, it would be a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the former president.

Tacopina's statement that Trump will surrender himself if indicted suggests that his defense team is preparing for the possibility of criminal charges. It is also possible that Tacopina's comments are intended to deflect attention from the potential seriousness of the charges that Trump may face.

Regardless of the motivation behind Tacopina's statement, the prospect of a former president facing criminal charges is unprecedented in modern American history. It remains to be seen whether Trump will indeed be indicted, and if so, what the implications of such an indictment will be for his political future and for the country as a whole.

In the meantime, the investigation into Trump's alleged involvement in the hush money payment continues, and the legal system will ultimately determine whether he is guilty of any wrongdoing.

The hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels has been a significant legal issue for Trump since it was first revealed in 2018. Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations related to the payment, has claimed that he made the payment at Trump's direction.

If Trump is indicted for his alleged role in the payment, it could have significant legal implications. Campaign finance violations are considered serious offenses, and if Trump is found guilty, he could face fines, probation, or even jail time.

In addition to the potential criminal charges, the hush money payment could also have broader legal implications for Trump. If it is determined that the payment was made to influence the outcome of the 2016 election, it could be viewed as an illegal campaign contribution.

This could open the door to further legal action against Trump and his associates, and could also have political implications. If it is revealed that Trump's campaign knowingly accepted an illegal contribution, it could damage his reputation and undermine his political legacy.

The legal implications of the hush money payment are complex and far-reaching, and it remains to be seen how they will unfold. However, the fact that Trump's lawyer has acknowledged the possibility of an indictment suggests that the former president is taking the issue seriously and is preparing for the potential legal consequences.