Trump cries 'political persecution' and pleads not guilty in Miami court.

Former US President Donald Trump claimed that the criminal charges against him for mishandling classified documents were politically motivated and part of a "corrupt" pursuit to destroy him. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on bond with the condition that he would not discuss the case with a list of witnesses. He baselessly accused President Biden of orchestrating the charges against him and called him the "most corrupt president in the history of our country". Trump's defiant message comes as he faces mounting legal troubles, including investigations into his alleged interference in the 2020 elections in Georgia. Despite the charges, Trump maintains strong support among Republicans and has put his 2024 competitors in a difficult position.