Donald Trump faces arrest, but is back on Facebook

This weekend marked some highs and lows for former US President Donald Trump. Just one day after announcing his supposedly-triumphant return to Facebook, Trump claims that he expects to be arrested this coming Tuesday. It would mark the first time in US history that a president was arrested or faced criminal charges while occupying the White House or after leaving office.

Rumours are swirling that government agencies are preparing for protests and riots akin to the January 6 insurrection if Trump is arrested. Trump has already taken to his Truth Social platform to claim that he will be arrested and call for his supporters to protest.

“Protest, take our nation back!”

He cited “illegal leaks” from the “corrupt” Manhattan district attorney’s office, although he has not…