Former President Donald Trump is facing the possibility of criminal charges in the investigation into the 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels conducted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. On Monday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams stated he was "confident" the city was prepared for any protests that may erupt due to the news.

Writing on his Truth Social platform Saturday, Trump called for supporters to join him in protesting against the supposed pending arrest. However, since the news of a possible indictment surfaced, conservative activist Ali Alexander, who is behind the "Stop the Steal" movement, has publicly said his group will not organize protests due to the matter.

Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, paid $130,000 to Daniels in the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump has denied the affair and framed the funds as an extortion payment. Recently, speculation has arisen that the former