Trump supporters gather outside Georgia jail ahead of his slated surrender

By AP 24 August 2023, 8:40 pm 1 Edit

Former US president Donald Trump's supporters gather outside of the Fulton County Jail, August 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Before former US president Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in at the Fulton County Jail on charges related to his efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, dozens of his supporters are already gathering outside the facility.

It will be the fourth time this year that Trump, the early front-runner in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, is booked on criminal charges. But unlike his previous arrests, which happened in courthouses just before initial appearances before a judge, this time he will be turning himself in at a notoriously troubled jail.

Also different from his previous surrenders: authorities are expected to take a booking photo of the former president.