On Thursday, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump paid a visit to a New York City construction site to thank them for their continued support.
Trump told reporters on the scene that he appreciated the “amazing show of affection” ahead of his appearance in Manhattan court and a key U.S. Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity in Washington.
The former president’s caravan pulled up to meet the hundreds of fans and union workers seeking autographs and selfies on Thursday morning.
“We have a big case today – this judge wouldn’t allow me to go, but we have a big case today at the Supreme Court on presidential immunity,” Trump said to the press.
“A president has to have immunity,” he added. “If you don’t have immunity, you just have a ceremonial president.”
Trump also took the opportunity to knock President Joe Biden.
“You could close the borders with one phone call,” the presumptive GOP presidential nominee said. “Close up the borders, Joe. Our country is going to hell.”
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty to all 34 counts.
