Social media is abuzz with videos allegedly showing former President Donald Trump making an unexpected appearance at a wedding hosted at his New Jersey golf club, just hours after being indicted in a Washington, D.C., courthouse. In the footage, Trump is seen descending a staircase, dressed in the same attire as in the courthouse, sans the red tie. As he walks down, a joyous crowd chants “USA!” and reaches out to shake hands with him.
Amidst the enthusiastic cheers, Trump engages in a private conversation with the bride and groom before taking the microphone to address the exuberant gathering. “I heard so much about this couple,” Trump begins before the video clip ends. “The bride is totally beautiful,” he adds.
Conservatives on social media quickly praised Trump for his seemingly undeterred spirit. “The Machine has now thrown all it can at the man,” tweeted conservative commentator Benny Johnson. “Yet, Trump is full of life.” Echoing the sentiment, conservative commentator Graham Allen also tweeted, “The man doesn’t stop.”
Earlier that day, Trump had pleaded not guilty to all four federal charges related to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
As the videos continue to circulate, opinions are divided on the former president’s spontaneous appearance, with some expressing admiration for his lively nature amidst legal challenges, while others raise questions about the timing and appropriateness of the event.