(CNN) Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in an email to staff Saturday that his office “will not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York.” Stated.
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media in the email that he expected to be arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation by New York prosecutors into a hush-money scheme involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels. was sent after calling on supporters of to protest such moves. .
Bragg said his office is coordinating with the New York City Police Department and the courts that “any specific or credible threat to the office has been fully investigated and appropriate safeguards have been put in place so that all 1,600 are safe.” We have been able to ensure a safe working environment,” according to an email first obtained by Politico.
A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney, Daniel Filson, confirmed the contents of the email to CNN but did not provide further comment.
The district attorney added that his office will “apply the law impartially and impartially and speak publicly only when appropriate,” as it said it does in all investigations.
CNN’s John Miller reported Friday that meetings are taking place between city, state and federal law enforcement agencies in New York City about security readiness for a possible indictment of Trump.
John Kirby, communications coordinator for the National Security Council, said on Sunday that the White House was monitoring the situation closely, but Trump’s post prompted the White House to turn to protests and major actions. He said he was not aware of the preparations.
“We are always doing our best to monitor the situation,” Kirby told Fox News Sunday. If you’re watching this, of course watch carefully. ”
This story has been updated with additional information.
