Trump motorcade leaves courthouse en route to airport
Trump's motorcade left the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., shortly before 4:50 p.m.
The court hearing ended at 4:40 p.m.
Arraignment hearing is over, Trump leaves courtroom
The hearing ended at 4:40 p.m., after starting at 4:15 p.m.
Trump exited the courtroom with his lawyers moments later.
Trump attorney asks for more time
Trump lawyer John Lauro approached the bench, saying to the judge that there may be a “massive amount of discovery information." Lauro says that they need an understanding from the government of the amount of discovery they can expect in the case, asking about its "magnitude."
“There’s no question in our mind your honor that Mr. Trump is entitled to a fair and just trial," Lauro said, acknowledging the right to a speedy trial.
“The government is prepared, as soon as a protective order is entered into this case, to present a substantial amount of discovery," including things they are not required to turn over, Smith's team said.
“This case will benefit from normal order, including a speedy trial," argued Assistant U.S. Attorney John Windom.
Lauro countered that it was "somewhat absurd" for Trump to be “tried” during the time frame of the Speedy Trial Act because of the amount of evidence they have to go through. Lauro is asking the judge “for a little time” in order to fairly defend Trump.
The government has been ordered to file a submission in seven days estimating their schedule and when a trial should be set. The defense will be required to respond in their own submission within five days.
Who is Tanya Chutkan, the judge assigned to Trump’s election case?
Judge Moxila Upadhyaya referred Trump's case to U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan during his arraignment. She will preside over the former president's latest indictment, and is no stranger to federal cases related to Jan. 6.
Chutkan, an Obama appointee who has served on the bench for nearly a decade, quickly established a reputation for imposing some of the toughest penalties on rioters who participated in the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
She is also the only federal judge in Washington, D.C., who has handed down sentences to Jan. 6 defendants that are longer than the government had requested.
First hearing in Trump case scheduled for Aug. 28
The judge set the first hearing date in the case for Aug. 28 at 10 a.m.
The judge had presented three dates to prosecutors and the defense: Aug. 21, Aug. 22 and Aug. 28.
Prosecutors requested Aug. 21, while the defense requested Aug. 28.
Trump can waive his appearance at the next hearing.
Trump is told the conditions of his release
Trump is told he is being released on several conditions, including that he not commit a crime.
“Mr. Trump, I ask that you please listen carefully” to the conditions of release, Judge Upadhyaya said before listing the conditions, noting that failure to comply could result in a warrant for Trump's arrest.
“You have heard your conditions of release," the judge then said, adding that Trump, "may be held pending trial in this case” if he violates them.
Upadhyaya asked Trump if he understood the conditions and the penalties for violating them, and Trump nodded slightly and responded off mic that he did. He then signed paperwork at the defense table.
Judge warns Trump not to talk to witnesses without lawyers present
In discussing the conditions of Trump's release, Judge Upadhyaya warned him against discussing the cases with any witnesses.
"The defendant must not communicate about the facts of the case to individuals known to be a witness except through counsel or in the presence of counsel," she said.
Trump pleads not guilty
After the judge said she will now arraign Trump, the former president entered a plea of not guilty to all counts while standing at the defense table.
Judge tells Trump he has rights
Judge Upadhyaya tells Trump he has rights: You have the right to remain silent. That means you are not required to give any statement to law enforcement while charges are pending against you.
Trump says he understands that he has these rights.
Trump speaks in court
The judge asked Trump to state his full name for the record.
"Donald J. Trump, John," the former president responded.
He also said he is 77 years old and that he has not taken any medication in the past 24 hours that would make it difficult to participate in today's proceedings.