Donald Trump faced a hostile reception as he arrived in New Hampshire to file for the state's Republican primary on Monday. A protester greeted the ex-president with chants of "lock him up," highlighting the ongoing legal battles that continue to surround him. Despite the controversies, Trump remains the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, dominating his rivals in the polls.

As Trump stepped out of a black vehicle, surrounded by Secret Service agents, a man used a megaphone to repeatedly chant, "lock him up! Donald Trump!" The protester's vocal display was promptly interrupted by Trump's campaign handlers, who shooed away journalists from the scene.

The purpose of Trump's New Hampshire visit was to officially file his name as a candidate for the 2024 election. Following the filing, a campaign rally was planned in Derry, where the former president was expected to address his ongoing legal challenges and, potentially, his GOP competitors for the nomination. Trump, however, has made it clear that he considers the Republican primary a foregone conclusion and has shown little interest in debating candidates who trail behind him in the polls.

Trump, currently the subject of several active legal investigations, continues to face scrutiny for his handling of classified information and his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. In a recent development, two of his former campaign lawyers, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, have pleaded guilty to crimes as part of a Georgia probe into the 2020 election. They are expected to testify against Trump and other co-defendants in the state's case.

Despite the mounting legal challenges, Trump enjoys a significant lead over his rivals in the race for the 2024 Republican nomination. Potential contenders such as Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy consistently trail behind him in every state, cementing his status as the party's frontrunner.

With the filing for the New Hampshire primary complete, Trump's campaign is set to embark on a series of rallies and events as he seeks to solidify his position within the Republican Party. The former president's ability to maintain an ardent base of supporters in the face of legal troubles will undoubtedly be a pivotal factor in the upcoming 2024 elections.