Trump fans sing ‘Happy Birthday’ at historic arraignment
Former U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his 77th birthday in a unique way on Wednesday after he was taken into custody and pleaded not guilty to 37 counts in a historic arraignment at a Miami federal courthouse. Most of the charges are tied to his alleged unlawful storage of national security information at his Florida Mar-A-Largo club. During his brief arraignment before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman in a federal courthouse, Trump scowled with his arms crossed at the defense table during the hearing. Before the court proceeding, some of his most ardent supporters sang him a hearty rendition of “Happy Birthday” as he entered the courthouse garage in a blacked-out SUV as part of a huge motorcade.
After the arraignment, Trump stopped by Miami’s iconic Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana where he was serenaded once again with the “Happy Birthday” song while others took photos of the former president. “Some birthday,” Trump said. “We’ve got a government that’s out of control. Thank you Miami. Such a warm welcome on such a SAD DAY for our Country!” Trump then took to his Truth Social platform to share his thoughts.
Despite the serious legal trouble, Trump flew back to his Bedminster, New Jersey, gold club following the arraignment. It’s unclear what birthday festivities are planned for Wednesday, but the ex-president apparently isn’t into big birthday bashes. Last year, a source told People ahead of his 76th birthday he would likely play golf at Bedminster and have a “small low-key dinner” at the club with a few family members.
However, Trump has plans for a blowout celebration for the country as it inches closer to a major milestone. If he wins the White House again in 2024, Trump explained in a video on Truth Social that he would prepare the nation for the “most spectacular birthday party” when the US celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
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What are the charges against former President Trump?
Former President Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 counts in a historic arraignment, with most of the charges tied to his alleged unlawful storage of national security information at his Florida Mar-A-Largo club.
How did Trump celebrate his 77th birthday?
Trump celebrated his 77th birthday by being taken into custody and pleading not guilty in a federal courthouse, before being serenaded with the “Happy Birthday” song twice at a Miami restaurant.
What are Trump’s plans for a “spectacular birthday” celebration?
If he wins the White House again in 2024, Trump explained in a video on Truth Social that he would prepare the nation for a “spectacular birthday party” when the US celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
Historic arraignment sees Trump supporters singing ‘Happy Birthday’
Former President Donald Trump’s 77th birthday was overshadowed by a historic court proceeding in which he pleaded not guilty to 37 charges, most of which are tied to his alleged unlawful storing of national security information at his Florida Mar-A-Largo club. Trump scowled with his arms crossed during the brief arraignment before Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman in a Miami federal courthouse. His supporters sang him “Happy Birthday” as he entered the courthouse garage in a blacked-out SUV as part of a huge motorcade. Later, at Miami’s Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana, he was again serenaded with the song while others took photos of him. Trump said: “We’ve got a government that’s out of control” before taking to his Truth Social platform and adding: “Thank you Miami. Such a warm welcome on such a SAD DAY for our Country!” This isn’t the first time Trump’s birthday was surrounded by legal turmoil. New York’s attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against the Trump family charity the same day Trump turned 72 in 2018.