The Secret Service reportedly met with New York jail authorities in preparation for a potential conviction of former President Donald Trump in connection with the hush-money case. As the trial drew to a close with deliberations and closing statements, it was revealed that if Trump is imprisoned for any length of time, prison officers will be tasked with defending any Secret Service agents assigned to protect him. This news sparked anger among Trump’s supporters, who accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of targeting the presumptive GOP nominee for president and called for a fair trial in the city.
If convicted, Trump could face fines or prison time depending on the decision made by the presiding judge in New York. However, Trump’s legal team will likely appeal the conviction, which may prolong the case. The Secret Service has been preparing for the possibility of Trump’s imprisonment since before the trial began and will have agents present at the institution around the clock to safeguard him, who is expected to be detained in a section separate from other prisoners.
