In a recent courtroom appearance, former President Donald Trump was reportedly irked by the judge's failure to address him by his former title, "Mr. President." The incident occurred during his arraignment related to the January 6th Capitol riots and alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
CNN host Kaitlan Collins reported that Trump left the courthouse in a "sour and dejected mood." According to an individual who spoke with the former president, Trump was "pissed off." Collins further noted that Trump was particularly irked when the magistrate judge referred to him as simply "Mr. Trump" during the hearing, which lasted about 27 minutes.
This form of address may seem ordinary to most, but for Trump, it was a point of contention. He is still referred to by his former title, "President Trump," at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey and at Mar-a-Lago.
Despite his apparent annoyance and unhappiness, Trump took to Truth Social to share an update with his followers. He wrote, "CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT I HAD TO FLY TO A FILTHY, DIRTY, FALLING APART, & VERY UNSAFE WASHINGTON, D.C., TODAY, & THAT I WAS THEN ARRESTED BY MY POLITICAL OPPONENT, WHO IS LOSING BADLY TO ME IN THE POLLS, CROOKED JOE BIDEN, IT WAS A VERY GOOD DAY!”
Trump was indicted for a third time and hit with four counts in connection to the January 6th Capitol riots and allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election. The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights related to American citizens' right to vote.
Before heading to the courthouse, Trump continued to rant about the situation he's in. He declared, "I AM NOW GOING TO WASHINGTON, D.C., TO BE ARRESTED FOR HAVING CHALLENGED A CORRUPT, RIGGED, & STOLEN ELECTION. IT IS A GREAT HONOR, BECAUSE I AM BEING ARRESTED FOR YOU. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
This year, Trump was previously arrested and indicted for allegedly paying off Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about their alleged affair, and for allegedly mishandling classified documents post-presidency.