MIAMI.- The hours leading up to the appointment of former President Donald Trump card in one Court There was a lively and picturesque anticipation at the federal conference in Miami, one that infected both journalists eager to capture every word and ardent supporters of the charismatic former president. The former president’s critics also positioned themselves around the courthouse to make speeches against the Republican leader and make their voices heard.
From the start, journalists waited impatiently for a hot Tuesday 13th, cameras and notebooks in hand, ready to immortalize every moment of the event. It was the first time a former President of the United States had appeared in federal court over a criminal case against him.
Trump supporters, in their flashy T-shirts and colorful banners of support, gathered near the imposing federal building in downtown Miami, somehow creating a celebratory atmosphere amid the formality of the affair. The opponents of the candidate have also fulfilled their mission. One banner read, “No one is above the law.”
It was an unforgettable moment in which the special character of former President Trump was at stake. Supporters and critics of the ex-president were there, in the front row if you will, eager to see him, to greet him, to boo him or even to ridicule him. Attention was drawn to a man bringing with him a pig’s head pierced by a spear.
Wait times were disrupted even further when authorities reported a “suspicious package” in the area. The journalists were removed from their seats, agents of different forces did their work and half an hour later it was reported that it was a false alarm.
voices and resolution
Although there were no official figures, it was obvious at first glance that there were more sympathizers than critics.
“The main reason I’m here is because we believe our Donald Trump isn’t perfect. Let’s start with that. But I think even if I have doubts, we can still trust in justice,” said Cuban Florencio Rodríguez Acosta.
“If there was justice, full, clear and transparent, Trump would be number three on the list and Hillary (Clinton) would have been through that already, and Mr (Joe) Biden, that the Lord will receive him in his glory, already would have.” I went through that. But we have the villain in the movie, who? The one who loves America, who believes in freedom,” he added.
Like Rodríguez Acosta, Jhonny Leyva, also Cuban, said “present” to show his support for the former president and to emphasize, like the other Trump supporter, that an “injustice” is being done against the former president who the White House wants to return.
“I’m here supporting President Trump for the wrong they want to do to him. It’s an injustice because Hillary Clinton had 33 secret videos, 10 computers, everything she burned and disassembled. Joe Biden had a car full of secret documents in a garage without being President. At the moment the FBI has shown that Biden won by five million and nothing happens. “There is no case, there is nothing,” Leiva continued.
“Hunter Biden is a disaster and nothing is happening. But then Trump, combing his hair to one side: “Trump combed his hair”; when he shines his shoes: “Trump has shined his shoes”. It’s a constant hunt because he was the one who disarmed the entire White House corruption process. The trial is on, we’ll see, but I think it’s going to be fine because Trump is an ace. I may pull off my sleeve, which nobody knows,” he said.
Esperanza, a migrant-turned-Republican, said she hopes the US judiciary will not follow the path of dictatorships in the region, such as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega or the Castro regime in Cuba .
“I’m here because I admire President Donald Trump very much. Thank you, Republicans, for the four years of peace you gave us, the four years of prosperity, the four years when we, as parents, didn’t have to deal with being told we were terrorists. “It’s incredible, I’m here because I’m scared,” he said.
Meanwhile, Osmani Estrada, a Trump critic, stressed that he believes the case will not go ahead: “I enjoy life and democracy.” I am taking part in a historic moment. Nothing will happen, they will treat him like everyone else.”
Another man, dressed as an inmate, carried a banner that read, “Lock him up.” Hours later, he was arrested as he crossed the path of the motorcade escorting the former president.
The expected moment has come. The hearing lasted only 50 minutes. Trump’s face was expressionless as he folded his arms, fiddled with a pen and interlaced his fingers as he listened. His lawyer declared the former president innocent.
Supporters and critics were left out, still enmeshed in a rivalry that could last as long as short depending on the court cases the charismatic presidential candidate faced.