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Today in History: Donald Trump becomes first former president indicted

3/30/2026

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On March 30, 2023, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be indicted by a grand jury. He faced 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to $420,000 in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, intended to conceal a sexual encounter. The indictment was led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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On March 30, 2023, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be indicted by a grand jury. He faced 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to $420,000 in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, intended to conceal a sexual encounter. The indictment was led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.