Uncovering The Conspiracy Behind Trump's Arrest
After suggesting in a social media post that he would be indicted on Tuesday, Mr Trump made repeated calls for mass protests from his supporters: "WE JUST CAN'T ALLOW THIS ANYMORE. THEY'RE KILLING OUR NATION AS WE SIT BACK & WATCH."
His language echoes the angry rhetoric he employed prior to the attack on the US Capitol in 2021 and has raised concerns about the potential for violence.
The lawyers have downplayed suggestions that they or Mr Trump have any advance notice of an impending indictment, saying his comment about it being Tuesday were based on media reports.
However there are other signs that the grand jury is wrapping up. Both Michael Cohen and his former legal adviser Robert Costello - now a sharp critic - are expected to give testimony on Monday.
Mr Costello would be presented by Mr Trump's defence team in an attempt to discredit Mr Cohen's testimony.
What is Trump accused of?
In 2016, adult film star Stormy Daniels contacted media outlets offering to sell her account of what she said was an adulterous affair she had with Donald Trump in 2006.
Mr Trump's team got wind of this, and his lawyer Michael Cohen paid $130,000 to Ms Daniels to keep quiet.
This is not illegal. However, when Mr Trump reimbursed Mr Cohen, the record for the payment says it was for legal fees. Prosecutors say this amounts to Mr Trump falsifying business records, which is a misdemeanour - a criminal offence - in New York.
Prosecutors could also potentially allege that this breaks election law, because his attempt to hide his payments to Ms Daniels was motivated by not wanting voters to know he had an affair with her. Covering up a crime by falsifying records would be a felony, which is a more serious charge.
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Even advocates for prosecution acknowledge that either way, this is by no means a clear-cut case. There is little precedent for such a prosecution, and past attempts to charge politicians with crossing the line between campaign finance and personal spending have ended in failure.
"It's going to be tough," says Catherine Christian, a former financial prosecutor for the New York City district attorney.
If he is charged, Mr Trump's lawyers have indicated that the former president's arrest would follow standard procedure.
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Given the historic nature of such a move, and the security concerns involved, the way this would unfold is uncertain - and would likely be the subject of negotiation between the district attorney's office and Mr Trump's team.
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