A grand jury in Manhattan indicted former President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon according to numerous sources.

The New York Times reported that the precise charges are not yet known but that the investigation concerned Trump's hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels, an adult film star who claimed to have an extramarital affair with him.

Trump has become the first former president to ever be criminally indicted.

Supporters of the former president have warned those on the left that an indictment against Trump would make him far more popular and guarantee his nomination for the Republican presidential ticket in 2024.

Last week, officials increased security at the Manhattan courthouse apparently in anticipation of the indictment.

This is a developing story and additional information will be added.

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