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Former President Trump is expected to fly from Florida to New York next week as he faces charges over the alleged hush money scandal in 2016.
The former president plans to leave Mar-a-Lago for New York on Monday and spend the night at Trump Tower.
Trump is expected to appear in court early this morning. It was earlier reported that he would appear before Judge Juan Mercan at 2:15 p.m.
The Secret Service will ensure Trump's safe delivery. The Secret Service is working with the New York Police Department, the FBI, New York State District Court officials and the Manhattan District Attorney's office to provide security and logistics for Trump's trial and detention.
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© Saul LoebAFP via Getty Images Donald Trump has become the first former president to face criminal charges. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
After the trial, the former president will return directly to Mar-a-Lago. A source told Fox News Digital that Trump will not be taken into custody after striking a deal with the attorney general's office.
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© Scott Olson / Getty Images Former President Donald Trump performs at the Adler Theater on March 13, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa. Trump's visit follows Republican presidential hopefuls Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley holding events in the state last week. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office investigated the alleged money laundering scandal for five years. The alleged payments include $130,000 donated by Stormy Daniels and $150,000 donated to former Playboy model Karen McDougal.
The hush money is not illegal, but prosecutors are expected to argue that the payments were improper donations to Trump's campaign because they helped his candidacy.
Trump has denied the allegations, calling them a witch hunt.
© James Devaney / GC Images Former US President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on August 10, 2022 in New York City. James Devaney/GC Images
"This is political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history," Trump said in a statement. "Since I climbed the golden escalator at Trump Tower and even before I was sworn in as President of the United States, the radical leftist Democrats — the enemies of the working men and women of this country — have been charlatans seeking to destroy the make America great again."
Fox News' Martha Danes and Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
