Pro and anti trump supporters face off during a protest outside of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 4, 2023.
Pro and anti trump supporters face off during a protest outside of Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 4, 2023.
  • Donald Trump's calls for mass protests fell flat ahead of his NYC arraignment on Tuesday.
  • By noon, more than 100 Trump backers had descended upon a park outside a Manhattan courthouse.
  • Trump had threatened "potential death & destruction" if charges were brought.

Donald Trump's calls for mass protests fell flat ahead of his New York City arraignment on Tuesday as supporters of the former president were outnumbered by both reporters and counter-protesters.