What charges is Donald Trump actually facing?

Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned on Tuesday in New York for charges related to the $130,000 hush-money payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels. Though the specifics of the indictment remain under seal, sources say Trump will be facing at least 30 charges, including document fraud. This will be the first time a former US president has faced criminal charges. Trump has already disputed the charges and denied having affairs or any wrongdoing. Republicans are largely supportive of Trump and have criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for what they call a politically motivated investigation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is rumored to be rivaling Trump for the GOP nomination, said that Bragg "weaponized" the law for "political purposes," while Trump himself lashed out at Justice Juan Merchan, who will oversee his arraignment. News organizations, including NBC News and The New York Times, have requested that the indictment be unsealed and cameras be allowed in court. The speech Trump will deliver from his Mar-a-Lago resort following his arraignment remains highly anticipated.

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