Trump gets underwhelming show of support on surreal day in New York

The former president had promised his fans would go wild when he arrived at court - but really, it was all a bit of an anti-climax

Really, it was all a bit of an anti-climax. Hundreds of pro- and anti-Trump protesters had gathered outside the Manhattan criminal court, and the crowds were expected to go wild as the former president arrived and was taken into the custody.

But in the event, few knew Donald Trump had arrived until he was already in the building and under arrest.