President Donald Trump made a stop at a midtown Manhattan fire department on Thursday evening, following a day of legal proceedings in his highly publicized criminal trial. Arriving with pizza in hand, Trump revisited the same New York City firehouse he had honored in 2021 on the solemn occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
🚨Trump delivers pizza to Firefighters after court
Gotta love this man 🍕
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Throughout the day, Trump had been ensconced in a Manhattan courtroom, where he faced testimony, cross-examination, and legal maneuvering pertaining to the criminal charges leveled against him. Amidst the courtroom drama, Trump’s legal team sparred with prosecutors over allegations of violating a gag order—a contentious issue in the ongoing trial.
Despite the legal turmoil, the FDNY expressed gratitude for Trump’s visit, emphasizing the department’s bipartisan appreciation for support. “We appreciate whoever supports our members at the FDNY, no matter their political affiliation,” remarked the department in a statement.
Trump brings pizza to an FDNY firehouse
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Trump, meanwhile, seized the opportunity to voice his vehement opposition to the trial, labeling it as “election interference” and alleging collusion between prosecutors and the Biden White House. He decried what he perceives as a concerted effort by Democrats to sideline him from the campaign trail.
Undeterred by the legal proceedings, Trump embarked on campaign activities in Wisconsin and Michigan, emphasizing his belief that the trial would galvanize his supporters and bolster his presidential bid despite being confined to New York City due to the trial.
