Trump was arraigned on 34 felony counts in New York on Thursday, including charges of tax fraud, insurance fraud, and grand larceny.
Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges.The charges are related to Trump's business dealings in New York.
The charges are the result of a two-year investigation by the Manhattan district attorney's office.
The investigation was launched after Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty to tax evasion, campaign finance violations, and lying to Congress.
Cohen testified that Trump had directed him to commit crimes, including making hush money payments to two women who alleged affairs with Trump.
Trump has denied all wrongdoing. The charges against Trump are the most serious he has faced since leaving office.
If convicted, Trump could face up to 20 years in prison. The charges are a major setback for Trump, who is considering running for president again in 2024.
The charges of tax fraud allege that Trump overstated his assets on his financial statements in order to secure loans and obtain insurance coverage.