Falsely claims he will be arrested Tuesday, calls for protests

Trump posted on Truth Social that he expected to be arrested the following Tuesday in connection with the Manhattan DA's investigation into hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, urging supporters to 'PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!' The post — which proved premature — echoed his Jan. 6 rally language and prompted concerns about potential violence. His campaign quickly fundraised off the claim, reportedly raising $1.5 million in three days. The actual indictment would not come until March 30.

"THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. PROTEST, TAKE OUR NATION BACK!" — Truth Social post, March 18, 2023