A man set himself on fire this Friday outside the courthouse that is trying former President Donald Trump, without it being clear if the incident is related to the trial or was an act of protest for another reason.
Before setting himself on fire, he threw several colored pamphlets into the air, according to eyewitnesses telling the media present in the area. He then doused himself with a liquid, apparently gasoline, and set himself on fire.
He was later rushed to hospital and it is unknown if he is still alive.
This morning the man was among the two groups of curious people who have demonstrated every morning since the trial began for or against Trump, but his motivations are unclear.
A video that has circulated on the networks shows the man kneeling, with his hands behind his head, while his body is consumed by flames.
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In the images you can see some people who are perplexedly observing the fire, without apparently understanding what is happening, until several police officers come running to put out the flames and take him to a hospital.
The ABC network pointed out that Trump was at that moment inside the court where today the jury that will establish the verdict of guilt or innocence in the case of the irregular payment to the porn actress Stormy Daniels ends.
