Trump's Imminent Arrest Sparks Rally of Allies and Rivals.

Top Republicans, including potential rivals for the 2024 presidential nomination, rushed to defend former President Donald Trump after he claimed he expected to be arrested next week in a criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. There has been no official confirmation on the likelihood of charges being brought. The reaction underscores the political risks faced by would-be opponents who are eager to move on from the former president but must contend with the fact that he remains the most popular figure in the Republican Party.