From a Washington Post story by Isaac Arnsdorf and Josh Dawsey headlined “Trump greets arraignment with showmanship in bid to upstage charges”:
Former president Donald Trump faced down the most serious threat to his personal liberty and political future like just another day on the campaign trail — waving to fans, giving a thumbs up, swinging by a storied eatery, soliciting donations and planning a spirited speech to supporters at one of his properties.