Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump
  • Trump and his aides were surprised by the timing of his indictment, the NYT's Maggie Haberman reports.
  • Some advisors previously believed the decision wouldn't come until late next month. 
  • Trump and some advisors are currently mulling over next steps at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump and his aides were caught off guard by news of his indictment, believing the decision wouldn't come for weeks,  according to The New York Times' Maggie Haberman.