NEW YORK – Former US president Donald Trump is “gearing up for a battle” ahead of his scheduled court hearing this Tuesday, his lawyer has said.
Trump is expected to fly to New York City from his Mar-a-Lago home to face charges related to hush money payments made to a porn star.
He then plans to return to Florida following his court hearing, where he will address his supporters.
Trump has continued to deny any wrongdoing.
His lawyer, Joe Tacopina, promised that any charges against the former president will be fought vigorously.
“He’s someone who’s going to be ready for this fight,” Tacopina told ABC’’s This Week programme on Sunday. “We’re ready for this fight. And I look forward to moving this thing along as quickly as possible to exonerate him.”
Media reports have said that Trump will be facing more than 30 charges related to business fraud over a $130,000 pay-out to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016 that was made in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair. (BBC)
