Former President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Palm Beach, Fla., after being arraigned earlier in the day in New York City.

Former President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Palm Beach, Fla., after being arraigned earlier in the day in New York City. / AP

Updated April 4, 2023 at 10:03 PM ET

Former President Donald Trump is facing 34 charges relating to hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. But it's not the payment itself that's at issue here – it's his business' alleged falsification of records to cover up any paper trail of that payment.

In court, Trump was photographed appearing stern. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Trump is now going to have to stand trial and be judged by a jury of his peers, the first time this has ever happened for a former president of the United States.

After a bruising day, Trump took to the stage at his Mar-a-Lago estate in the same spot where he announced his third bid for presidency.

Here is the scene from today.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets supporters during an event at Mar-a-Lago April 4, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump greets supporters during an event at Mar-a-Lago April 4, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Florida. / Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court.

Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court. / AP

Former US President Donald Trump makes his way inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on April 4, 2023.

Former US President Donald Trump makes his way inside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York on April 4, 2023. / AFP via Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. / AP

The entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building fills with commotion from supporters of the former president as Donald J. Trump makes his way to his scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York City.

The entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building fills with commotion from supporters of the former president as Donald J. Trump makes his way to his scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in Manhattan, New York City. / José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

A supporter of former President Donald Trump argues with opponents outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City.

A supporter of former President Donald Trump argues with opponents outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City. / AFP via Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court on April 04, 2023 in New York, New York.

Former President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Court on April 04, 2023 in New York, New York. / Getty Images

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., talks to supporters of former President Donald Trump outside the District Attorney's Office in New York.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., talks to supporters of former President Donald Trump outside the District Attorney's Office in New York. / AFP via Getty Images

Members of law enforcement station themselves outside of the entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building as anti-Trump protesters and supporters of the former president eagerly await a glimpse of Donald J. Trump in Manhattan, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 3, 2023.

Members of law enforcement station themselves outside of the entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building as anti-Trump protesters and supporters of the former president eagerly await a glimpse of Donald J. Trump in Manhattan, New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 3, 2023. / José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

Supporters of former President Donald Trump argue with opponents outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City.

Supporters of former President Donald Trump argue with opponents outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City. / AFP via Getty Images

A New York City police officer sets up barricades near Trump Tower.

A New York City police officer sets up barricades near Trump Tower. / Getty Images

New York Republican Congressman George Santos arrives at Manhattan Court, where New York police tightened security measures on Tuesday ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment.

New York Republican Congressman George Santos arrives at Manhattan Court, where New York police tightened security measures on Tuesday ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment. / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

As supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park, NYPD place barricades separating anti-Trump protestors from supporters on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building inNew York City.

As supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park, NYPD place barricades separating anti-Trump protestors from supporters on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building inNew York City. / José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

Supporters of former President Donald Trump protest outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City.

Supporters of former President Donald Trump protest outside the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York City. / AFP via Getty Images

People gather at a protest held in Collect Pond Park across the street from the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

People gather at a protest held in Collect Pond Park across the street from the Manhattan District Attorney's office in New York on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. / AP

Outside of the entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in New York City.

Outside of the entrance of Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in New York City. / José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

As supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park, NYPD place barricades separating anti-Trump protestors from supporters on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in New York City.

As supporters of the former president protest at Collect Pond Park, NYPD place barricades separating anti-Trump protestors from supporters on the morning of as Donald J. Trump's scheduled surrender at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building in New York City. / José A. Alvarado Jr. for NPR

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