CNN reports Donald Trump’s lawyers are in negotiations with Fulton County, Georgia authorities regarding surrendering himself to face 13 counts relating to his 2020 coup attempt, possibly as early as Wednesday of next week, prior to the August 25th deadline to report to the county jail.
Trump’s lawyers likely want to negotiate conditions that would not subject Trump to the same processing every criminal defendant must go through in the state. Sheriff Pat Labat has insisted Trump will be treated like any other detainee, including having his fingerprints and mug shot taken. Local officials must coordinate with Secret Service to ensure the former president gets special treatment to accommodate security needs.