The US Secret Service is considering what to do if Donald Trump were to be held in contempt in his criminal hush money trial in a move that could see him sent to jail for a short period.
On Tuesday, Judge Juan Merchan reserved a decision on the matter, and prosecutors are now seemingly pushing for a fine against the former president.
Assistant District Attorney Chris Conroy said: “We are not yet seeking an incarceratory penalty, but the defendant seems to be angling for that.”
Officials do not think it is overly likely Mercan would place Trump in a holding cell in the courthouse. However, they are still planning for contingencies, according to the officials familiar with the situation speaking to ABC News.
There have reportedly not been any discussions yet about what would happen if Trump is convicted and sentenced to prison. The Secret Service declined to comment on specific plans in the matter.
By law, the Secret Service is required to protect a former president around the clock, move that would pose significant challenges if he were to be sent to jail.
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