As the first criminal trial of an American president unfolds, logistical challenges emerge, including the task of ensuring sustenance for former President Donald J. Trump and his legal team during breaks in proceedings.
Stationed within a heavily guarded, Secret Service-monitored courtroom in Lower Manhattan, Mr. Trump and his team face the constraint of limited access even to the adjacent street. Consequently, dining options are constrained, prompting the recourse to ordering meals for consumption within an empty courtroom nearby.
During a recent midday recess, the presidential repast consisted of 14 pizzas procured from The Pie Guy, a nearby takeout establishment. The order, comprising four cheese, five pepperoni, four sausage and pepperoni, and one chicken, bacon, and ranch pizza, was orchestrated by a representative who identified the recipient as Mr. Trump.
This midday routine, while perhaps mundane for New Yorkers confined to their apartments or workplaces, underscores Mr. Trump’s preference for fast food, a proclivity well-documented through past instances of him indulging in KFC and hosting McDonald’s for visiting sports teams at the White House.
Witnesses observed two individuals, each laden with seven pizza boxes, navigating the streets surrounding the Criminal Courts Building where Mr. Trump’s trial is underway. These culinary provisions, a regular occurrence during the trial’s five-week duration, are subjected to stringent security protocols before reaching their destination within the courthouse.
The Pie Guy, the purveyor of Mr. Trump’s recent pizza orders, has garnered favorable reviews for its quality ingredients and commendable service, reflecting a year and a half of operation in the culinary landscape.