Much ado about nothing?

The mechanics of arresting Donald Trump. He has put his supporters on notice he expects to be arrested today in a hush-money case. What to expect from the days ahead, which have the potential to see a former US President indicted for the first time ever.

How likely is an indictment?

* Although the Manhattan district attorney's office has not confirmed any plans for an indictment. Trump's Saturday announcement that he will be arrested today was a major tell.

* Also, the porn star known as Stormy Daniels, who claims she was paid to not reveal her affair with Trump before the 2015 elections, has co-operated with the grand jury.

* Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen, who has acknowledged making the payment to Daniels and said he was later reimbursed, has also testified before the panel.

* Another clear sign is that Trump himself was invited to testify, although he refused.

No handcuffs, no perp walk

* As per an expert, Secret Service would make special arrangements with the district attorney's office for Trump to arrive at the courthouse in a secure fashion that does not make a spectacle out of the process.

* In other words, no handcuffs and no perp walk through the court's front door, former US Secret Service agent Robert McDonald predicted.

* Given Trump's prominence and his ongoing 2024 presidential bid, the judge likely would not deem the former president, a flight risk and Trump would be free to go after processing, including any bond paid if required.

Potential for violence

* While authorities have given no inclination they expect violence near the courthouse. CNN cited unnamed sources saying law enforcement agencies were addressing the potential for demonstrations by Trump supporters and opponents, with the risk of clashes.

*  Law enforcement agencies have planned a major security operation in the event Trump is indicted.

My take

What about the astrological prediction in Trump's favour that he will return to power in 2024?

Tailpiece.

Got up at 6 and we wished Rema many happy returns of the day, the chores and was ready by a half past 9.

Earlier, the APS Lab guys had come by to collect my blood samples for testing.

Saw some more of Christopher during the afternoon. Aswathy's husband, Asokan had dropped by to call on us.

The evening chores.