First published on WUSA 9.

Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment on Thursday, democratic advocates, leaders and D.C. residents gathered near the federal courthouse to watch as the Justice Department held the former president accountable.

The message the group had was clear: “No one is above the law.”

“The justice system can hold even the most powerful people in this country accountable,” said Svante Myrick, president of People for the American Way. “It’s very important for our entire country to know, even if you’re popular, even if you’re powerful, even if you’re the President of the United States, you can’t commit crimes, and expect to get away with it”

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