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New York prosecutors wanted Trump to surrender on Friday, but Trump's lawyers said the Secret Service needs more time to prepare his escort: report

New York prosecutors wanted Trump to surrender on Friday, but Trump's lawyers said the Secret Service needs more time to prepare his escort: report
  • Donald Trump's team rejected a request for him to surrender on Friday, Politico reported.

  • Trump's lawyers said the Secret Service needed time to prepare for his escort, per the outlet.

  • Trump was indicted on Thursday and is expected to appear in court on April 4.

The Manhattan district attorney's office wanted former President Donald Trump to surrender on Friday, but his lawyers said the Secret Service needed more time to arrange his escort, Politico reported.

Trump, who was indicted on Thursday by a New York grand jury, is due in court on April 4.

The negotiation around Trump's protection was confirmed by Joe Tacopina, Trump's lawyer, and an unnamed source in law enforcement, per Politico.

The Secret Service is expected to continue protecting Trump throughout court proceedings, and will provide security even if he were to end up in prison, former agency officials previously told Insider.