Donald Trump starts journey from Florida to New York to face criminal charges – BBC News

Former US President Donald Trump has left Florida on a flight to New York, where he faces criminal charges.

He will become the first ever sitting or former US president to be arraigned, on charges relating to alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Mr Trump denies wrongdoing, and an alleged affair, saying the indictment is "political persecution".

Meanwhile, New York is preparing for the arrival of Mr Trump and his supporters.

Please subscribe