Donald Trump arrested: Five things we know from Miami courtroom transcript
by Kaelan Deese, Supreme Court Reporter
June 23, 2023 03:42 PMMore than a week after former President Donald Trump's arraignment in Miami, the court transcript obtained by the Washington Examiner sheds light on the "special condition" bond in the classified documents case.
Here are the top five revelations from the 36-page transcript from the June 13 arraignment in federal court.
Not one word spoken by TrumpThroughout Trump's time in Miami court on June 13, the primary speakers in the room were his attorneys Todd Blanche and Chris Kise, along with Magistrate Judge John Goodman and David Harbach, who works closely with special counsel Jack Smith investigating the former president. Trump did not speak once during the arraignment process in the courtroom.
Smith also did not utter one word, though he and Trump sat about 20 feet away from each other and did not exchange a single glance, according to the New York Times. Trump reportedly had a grim expression during the proceeding and spent most of the time with his arms folded.
The event marked the first time Trump came face to face with Smith, who has overseen the investigation that led to a 38-count indictment of Trump and his personal aide, Walt Nauta, who was present for the proceeding but did not enter a plea on June 13.
Arraignment lasted from 2:55 p.m. to 3:44 p.m.<..snip..>
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