Former President Trump, along with 18 other defendants, has been indicted for exercising his First Amendment rights.

The charges stem from his vocal concerns about the results of the 2020 presidential election and his constitutional duty as president to ensure free and lawful elections. The trial date is set for March 4, just a day before Super Tuesday and eight days prior to the Georgia primary.

Trump, never one to shy away from controversy, announced his intention to surrender himself in Atlanta on Thursday. He will be facing charges in a RICO case related to the 2020 Georgia election challenge.

This case has been brought forward by Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a figure who has become synonymous with what Trump refers to as the “greatest Murder and Violent Crime DISASTERS in American History.”

The former president took to Truth Social on Monday night to share his thoughts on the matter.

In his characteristic style, he mocked Willis’ demand for a $200,000 bond, suggesting that she must perceive him as a flight risk. He humorously speculated about fleeing to Russia and sharing a suite with Vladimir Putin.

This isn’t the first time Trump has been considered a flight risk. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Beryl Howell, the then Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court for D.C., expressed similar concerns in court papers regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith obtaining the contents of Trump’s Twitter account.

As the news of Trump’s impending surrender spread, the Fulton County Sheriff’s office issued a press release stating there would be a “hard lockdown” around the Fulton County jail.

This means no one will be allowed to enter or leave the area during that time. Media personnel are required to have their network credentials ready to show.

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat confirmed last week that Trump will have a mug shot taken upon his surrender. This announcement sparked a flurry of anticipation and speculation among both supporters and critics of the former president.

Trump’s surrender and the subsequent trial promise to be a significant event in American political history. Regardless of one’s political leanings, it’s undeniable Trump’s actions continue to shape and influence the national conversation.

As we await further developments, one thing is clear: Trump remains a formidable figure in American politics, unafraid to stand up for what he believes in, even in the face of legal challenges.