News Live updates: Trump blasts the investigations against him and calls the charges political North State Public Radio | By NPR Staff Published April 4, 2023 at 9:29 AM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Former US president Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following his court appearance. Chandan Khanna Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he falsified business records to cover a "catch and kill" scheme. Follow NPR for live updates.