For the first time in American history, a former president faces criminal charges. Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury as the former president seeks re-election and denies any wrongdoing. The specific charges are not yet known, but they stem from payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. Trump called the indictment “political persecution” and his lawyers vowed to “vigorously fight” the charges.” Prosecutors said they were working to coordinate Trump’s surrender, which could happen early next week.