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Days before the deadline to block enforcement of a $464 million judgment against Donald Trump, even though his lawyer told a New York appeals court that he could not come up with the money. He claimed to have nearly $500 million in “cash.”
Trump has repeatedly claimed he is worth billions of dollars, much of that value tied to the Trump Organization and brand-building real estate holdings.
Ahead of Monday's deadline to pay a hefty appeal bond to prevent the state from enforcing a nearly $500 million judgment, the former president wrote in an all-caps post on his Truth Social that his hard work “almost” Talent and luck declared that they had earned a billion dollars. ”
He said Friday that a “substantial amount” of that money was for the presidential race.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is preparing to seize Trump's assets if he fails to raise $464 million in bail by Monday's deadline in his Manhattan fraud trial. proceeding.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump's “Truth Social” platform, launched in the volatile aftermath of the Jan. 6 attacks, has lost ground as shareholders of his social media platform voted in favor of taking the company public. , heading to Wall Street.
“There's a train coming.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis told CNN on Saturday that efforts by opponents, including Donald Trump, to remove her from the case over her relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade are a sign of her large-scale He said the move would not further delay or derail the 2020 election-destroying and extortion scandal.
“I'm not ashamed of anything I did,” Willis said. “My team continues to work…I don't feel like we've slowed down at all. I think there's an effort to slow this train down, but it's getting closer.”
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 16:27
'Prison and jumpsuits' are coming for Trump and Giuliani, former ally says
“Prison and jumpsuits,” he said. “They will be cellmates for life.”
During a House Oversight Committee hearing on March 20, Parnas didn't mince words.
But instead, he claimed that Mr. Trump, Mr. Giuliani and their allies “lied” and forced falsehoods on the American people “knowingly to the detriment of the nation's strength.”
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 15:45
Video: Eric Trump laughs for bond
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 15:04
WATCH: Ronna McDaniel defends her record as RNC chairwoman
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 14:45
Murkowski criticizes President Trump for comments about Jewish Democratic Party, but does not rule out running as an independent
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 14:30
WATCH: Rubio would be 'honored' to serve as Trump's vice president
No, really. The man who called himself “Little Marco” became the vice president…
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 14:26
No, Trump didn't build the New York skyline
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 14:20
Trump rants as deadline approaches to pay for fraud
As his $464 million civil fraud payment approaches Monday's deadline, Donald Trump is taking a moment with Truth Social.
Besides, that's not how Letitia is spelled.
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 14:10
Video: AOC says President Trump's criminal case is not about partisanship but about “criminality”
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 13:57
President Trump claims to have $500 million in “cash” in his campaign fund…so why not use it for bonds?
Ahead of Monday's deadline to pay a hefty appeal bond to prevent the state from enforcing a nearly $500 million judgment, the former president wrote in an all-caps post on his Truth Social that his hard work “almost” Talent and luck declared that they had earned a billion dollars. ”
He said Friday that a “substantial amount” of that money was for the presidential race.
Oliver O'ConnellMarch 24, 2024 13:45
