19 Mar 2023 | 09:43 AM UTC
US: Former president calls for protests, March 18
Former US president calls, March 18, for protests; no significant protest action reported in response to the call as of early March 19.
Event
Former US President Donald J Trump called for protests on March 18 in response to allegations that he faced arrest. Trump claimed that he was scheduled to be arrested on March 21. He provided no further details regarding the location or timing of the gatherings. As of early March 19, there have been no reports of noteworthy associated demonstrations in response to the former president's call or the allegations that he faces arrest. Unconfirmed reports indicate that several law enforcement agencies are preparing for a possible indictment of Trump during the week of March 20 and that preliminary security assessments are being conducted for the area around the Manhattan Criminal Court (100 Centre Street) in New York City. Further details may be released in the coming days.
Should officials proceed with action against Trump, the potential for protests, either by supporters or opponents of the former president, will increase. These could focus on the Manhattan Criminal Court, Trump-related facilities, or elsewhere in the country. Heightened security will almost certainly coincide with any public gatherings that materialize.
Advice
Monitor developments. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates regarding the potential for protests, increased security, and related disruptions, particularly in and around New York City.
