Former US President Donald Trump has been released on bail after surrendering himself at the Fulton County Jail. The arrest comes in connection to his alleged involvement in the state's 2020 election subversion case. Trump and 18 co-defendants, including himself, were charged with criminal offenses related to the election. While his co-defendants were given a deadline to surrender by noon on Friday, Trump turned himself in on Thursday, speaking briefly with reporters after his release.
Speaking at the airport in Atlanta, Trump maintained his innocence and boldly asserted that he had done nothing wrong. He vehemently reiterated his belief that the 2020 presidential election was rigged in favor of Joe Biden. Trump's defiance was palpable as he asserted that he had the right to challenge an election that he perceived as dishonest. He drew attention to other Democrats who had challenged election results in the past, such as Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams.
Before departing for New Jersey, Trump expressed his view that the situation was a somber day for America that should never have occurred. He underscored his innocence in the accusations of election interference and made it clear that he would continue to voice his concerns about the integrity of the election process.
The former president's release on bail marks the latest development in a high-profile legal case that has attracted significant attention. As the legal proceedings unfold, the controversy surrounding the 2020 election and its aftermath continues to be a point of contention in the United States.