Florida Politics

See it for yourself: Trump leaves Palm Beach for New York to face charges

Former President Donald Trump left his estate at Mar-a-Lago Monday afternoon and flew out of West Palm Beach to New York, where he is expected to be booked and arraigned on state charges the following day.

He is the first former president to be indicted after a grand jury brought charges, reportedly over hush-money payments made to an adult-film actress during Trump’s 2016 campaign.

Former President Donald Trump’s private plane takes off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump’s private plane takes off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
A supporter of former President Donald Trump waves as he departs from Palm Beach International Airport on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
A supporter of former President Donald Trump waves as he departs from Palm Beach International Airport on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

After appearing in court Tuesday in Manhattan, Trump expects to return to South Florida and give a speech at Mar-a-Lago in the evening.

Former President Donald Trump’s motorcade, heading to Palm Beach International Airport, makes its way past a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Former President Donald Trump’s motorcade, heading to Palm Beach International Airport, makes its way past a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Former President Donald Trump waves as he heads to the stairs to board his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump waves as he heads to the stairs to board his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com

Trump’s drive to Palm Beach International Airport was covered by media and watched by adoring supporters.

Doug Grove reacts at a rally before former President Donald Trump’s motorcade makes its way to Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Doug Grove reacts at a rally before former President Donald Trump’s motorcade makes its way to Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, April 3, 2023. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Erik Solensten attends a rally for former President Donald Trump on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport.
Erik Solensten attends a rally for former President Donald Trump on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Michael Zaiss and his daughter, Violet Zaiss, 1, attend a rally before former President Donald Trump’s motorcade makes its way to Palm Beach International Airport on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Michael Zaiss and his daughter, Violet Zaiss, 1, attend a rally before former President Donald Trump’s motorcade makes its way to Palm Beach International Airport on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
A Donald Trump supporter gives the thumbs up to motorists passing by as she and other people waving flags and signs wait for the former president’s motorcade to pass them on their way to the airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023.
A Donald Trump supporter gives the thumbs up to motorists passing by as she and other people waving flags and signs wait for the former president’s motorcade to pass them on their way to the airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on April 3, 2023. Jose A. Iglesias jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com
A police officer controls a crowd of former President Donald Trump’s supporters during a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport.
A police officer controls a crowd of former President Donald Trump’s supporters during a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters wave signs and flags during a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport.
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters wave signs and flags during a rally on Monday, April 3, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The supporters gathered to see Trump’s motorcade as it headed to Palm Beach International Airport. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published April 3, 2023 at 2:32 PM.

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