Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., lead a rally in New York City Tuesday to protest the indictment of former President Donald Trump, as he prepares for a court appearance.
Trump was indicted Thursday over claims he paid hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal while campaigning for president in 2016, making him the first president in American history to face criminal charges.
The former president and 2024 presidential candidate traveled to New York City Monday, prompting protests to break in support and against the looming arraignment.
Greene, a longtime supporter of Trump, journeyed from the Peach State to the Big Apple to rally outside the barricaded courthouse and protest the charges brought against the former president.
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Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, during a rally in support of former US President Donald Trump in New York, US, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Trump, the first former US president to be indicted, will plead not guilty when he appears in a Manhattan state court Tuesday to face criminal charges, his defense lawyer said. (Stephanie Keith)
“We are here to peacefully protest against the persecution of an innocent man. Not just any innocent man, this is the former President of the United States of America,” Greene said, speaking to the crowd through a megaphone.
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On Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams called out Greene during a press conference, amid news the congresswoman was in town to join protests against the arraignment.
“People like Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is known to spread misinformation and hate speech, while you’re in town, be on your best behavior,” the Democratic mayor warned in his call for protesters to “control yourselves.”
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, during a rally in support of former US President Donald Trump in New York, US, on Tuesday, (Javier Alvarez)
Greene hit back at the comment during Tuesday’s rally. “Also, to the Mayor Adams, as you can see, I am here peacefully protesting. He called me out by name,” Greene told the crowd.
The GOP congresswoman was joined by Rep. George Santos. R-N.Y., who told reporters he wants to “support the president, because I think this is unprecedented, and it’s a bad day for democracy.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene sends message to Eric Adams with bullhorn in hand ahead of Trumps arraignment. (Oliya Scootercaster (FreedomNewsTV))
The scene reportedly turned physical when a Trump supporter fell to the ground after running across an anti-Trump flag.
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“VERY UNFAIR VENUE, WITH SOME AREAS THAT VOTED 1% REPUBLICAN. THIS CASE SHOULD BE MOVED TO NEARBY STATEN ISLAND – WOULD BE A VERY FAIR AND SECURE LOCATION FOR THE TRIAL,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social page amid the protests.
Fox News’ Thomas Catennaci contributed to this report.
