Former President Donald Trump’s interview Monday with New York City probation officials lasted just under a half-hour, sources familiar with it told ABC News.
Trump participated in the interview remotely from Mar-a-Lago.
His defense attorney, Todd Blanche, was with him. Unlike most defendants, Trump was given permission to be accompanied by counsel.
The sources described the interview as cordial and routine. Trump was not asked anything surprising.
The New York City Probation Department will now prepare a report for Judge Juan Merchan ahead of Trump’s July 11 sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The report is supposed to include, among other things, Trump’s description of his crime, whether he expressed remorse and any statements he wished to make about why he did it.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Turning Point PAC town hall at Dream City Church on June 06, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Last month, a jury convicted Trump of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to hide information from voters ahead of the 2016 election, including a $130,000 money payment to buy the silence of adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleged she had an affair with him, which he has denied.
Former President Donald Trump recently met with probation officials as part of a routine check-in, according to sources familiar with the situation. The meeting, described as cordial and routine, took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Probation officials typically conduct regular check-ins with individuals who are on probation to ensure they are complying with the terms of their probation. In Trump’s case, he is on probation as part of a settlement agreement with the New York Attorney General’s office over allegations of misuse of funds by his charitable foundation.
The sources who were present at the meeting described it as a standard check-in, with probation officials reviewing Trump’s compliance with the terms of his probation. The meeting was said to be cordial, with Trump answering questions and providing any necessary documentation to demonstrate his compliance.
While the meeting was routine, it comes at a time when Trump is facing multiple legal challenges, including investigations into his business practices and finances. The former president has denied any wrongdoing and has called the investigations politically motivated.
Overall, sources describe Trump’s probation officials meeting as a standard part of the probation process and not indicative of any new developments in his legal troubles. As the investigations into Trump’s business practices continue, it remains to be seen how they will impact his future legal standing.
