What you should know
- New York City is bracing with heightened security for possible protests and riots related to Donald Trump’s unprecedented impeachment as he arrives in the city at his Trump Tower residence in Manhattan.
- Security should be particularly reinforced around trump towerwhere he is expected to stay Monday night, and Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Center Street for arraignment Tuesday.
- The NYPD said it was not aware of any credible threats against New York at this time; It’s unclear if potential organized action may escalate after the indictment, but with deadly coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurgency still looming, law enforcement at all levels of government prepare accordingly.
NEW YORK — New York City is expected to introduce public safety measures, including street closures, on Monday, city hall sources say, as the unprecedented impeachment of former President Donald Trump brings Manhattan to a standstill.
The NYPD said it was not aware of any credible threats against New York City at this time related to the former president’s historic court appearance Tuesday in Lower Manhattan. Security measures have been taken around the Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Center Street, as well as the Trump Tower, where the 76-year-old ex-president is expected to stay Monday evening.
A cluster of street closures are expected to make it easier for Trump to travel between LaGuardia Airport, where he is expected to arrive later Monday, Trump Tower and the courthouse, although an official announcement is pending Monday. The Secret Service, US Marshals, NYPD and other officials are expected to lead the caravan from Midtown to 100 Center Street.
Police are also preparing for possible protests from both sides on Monday and Tuesday. Trump had urged his supporters to “PROTEST, PROTEST, PROTEST” weeks before the Manhattan jury indicted him, and while he hasn’t directly upped the public appeal since then, his allies, including Rep. American Marjorie Taylor Greene, have expressed their intention. sustain.
As deadly coverage of the January 6, 2021 insurgency still looms, the NYPD and law enforcement partners at all levels of government have prepared for any eventuality. They tightened security a few weeks ago when a possible indictment seemed imminent, then they were removed and tightened again ahead of last week’s vote.
The NYPD reissued the order for all members of the department to report in full uniform and ready to deploy beginning Friday. This mandate is a precautionary measure and covers some 36,000 NYPD officers and 19,000 civilian employees. It comes as senior officials tighten security plans ahead of what could be a busy two days of pro and anti-Trump rallies across the city, particularly outside Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan.
The Fifth Avenue location has continued to attract supporters, naysayers, and tourists who just want to see the place.
A spokesperson for Eric Adams said: “The Mayor is in ongoing contact with Commissioner Sewell regarding all public safety matters affecting the city. The NYPD continues to monitor all activity and there are no credible threats for the city at this time. The NYPD always stands ready to respond to events on the ground and keep New Yorkers safe.”
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine also said he was preparing for whatever might happen, tweeting last week that “the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies have planned and intensely coordinated for this moment”. , they lost the element of surprise.”
Security is expected to be tightest in Lower Manhattan, where New York police officers escorted District Attorney Alvin Bragg from his office last week. The type of security required for the former president to enter and exit the same building poses an unprecedented logistical challenge that the NYPD and the justice system say they are prepared for.
The jury indictment remained sealed and is expected to remain so until Trump is impeached. Multiple sources say it includes around 30 charges related to document fraud. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.