As the deadline for Donald Trump to pay his $464 million bail in his New York civil fraud case approaches, the Republican presidential candidate's lawyer claims in a New York court that he has nearly $500 million in “cash.” are doing. Come up with the money.
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 off the huge bond, the former president declared on his Truth Social platform that he earned the money he claims Democrats are trying to take away from him “through hard work, talent and luck.”
He said a “substantial amount” of that money was directed toward his presidential campaign.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is preparing to seize Mr. Trump's assets if he cannot raise the funds needed to appeal the outcome of his fraud trial in Manhattan.
Trump is scheduled to be in the city today for a key hearing in the hush money case against him, which was scheduled to begin Monday but is now scheduled for April 15.
Truth Society: “Why Should I Sell My Baby?” President Trump Howls
This is President Trump's latest complaint about the national debt deadline.
Does this mean he finally admits he has to sell?
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 13:05
Weekend TV Recap: McDaniel defends RNC record, Fani Willis says 'train is coming' to President Trump
From CNN's Fani Willis to Ronna McDaniel's “controversial” NBC debut, here are some highlights from the weekend's political viewing.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 13:00
Hush money trial: Trump scheduled for latest hearing in Manhattan court today
Beyond the bond payment drama, here's what's happening today.
our man alex woodward He's going to bring us all the latest information from the courtroom today, which sets the stage for a great time.
A judge is expected on Monday to again set a trial date in Donald Trump's criminal case involving allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments to adult film stars.
Mr. Trump was originally scheduled to appear in court on what was supposed to be the first day of jury selection, but New York state judge Juan Machan agreed to his lawyers' request to postpone the trial's start date, so he will instead be re-opened for trial. A public hearing is being held.
The former president is scheduled to appear at Monday's hearing, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET (2 p.m. GMT), in which his lawyers and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg have newly obtained documents and He is scheduled to appear in court while discussing potential evidence in the case.
Mr. Bragg's office did not want to further delay the start of the trial after finding that fewer than 300 of the 170,000 documents federal prosecutors recently submitted were relevant to Mr. Trump's defense. I asked the judge not to do so.
The prosecutor's office also argued that President Trump's focus on the documents is “red herrings” and other delaying tactics.
A live feed of the Republicans' arrival can be seen below.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 12:30
Biden mocks Trump for boasting about recent golf tournament: 'It's quite an accomplishment.'
The president's team is getting pretty good at this.
Read more here Alisha Rahman Sarkar.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 12:00
Cash-strapped 'fraud' Trump turns to RNC for legal fees
Despite the Republican National Committee's (RNC) promise not to pay Trump's extensive list of legal fees, the mainstay of the Republican fundraising arm is poised to do just that in the wake of recent MAGA acquisitions. Looks like it's done.
Read more here alex woodward.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 11:30
'Don Pourleone': Trump memes explode as bond deadline approaches
Social media users have banded together to coin another nickname for the former president: “Don Pouleone.”
This meme uses an image of Marlon Brando's iconic character Don Vito Corleone. godfather It's an adaptation of his most famous line.
Vito vowed to “make me an offer I couldn't refuse,” while the Trump meme said, “I made an offer, and everyone said no.”
katie hawkinson There's more.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 11:00
Eric Trump claims his family was laughed at by bond companies
His old man may have been complaining about Fox a long time ago, but here he was yesterday hosting Little Eric, where President Trump's middle child, who was overlooked, had to pay for the scam today. They whined to Maria Bartiromo about the huge amount owed and said no surety company would respond to their case. funds.
Tragic as it may be, this was simply a ridiculous lie, and of course was allowed to pass unchecked.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 10:30
What happens if President Trump fails to secure $464 million bail in his civil fraud case?
Here it is alex woodward About what happens next if Trump doesn't come up with cash today.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 10:00
President Trump claims $454 million in fines are 'in his bank account' but he intends to use them for presidential campaign
Let's start with bond issuance.
Here it is Alisha Rahman Sarkar It all boils down to Trump's clearly ill-advised claim that he has the money but doesn't want to spend the money he was supposed to spend on his presidential campaign.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 09:30
Truth Society: President Trump stews over fraudulent bond, slams Fox News over reporting
Donald Trump faces a key day in legal drama as his $464 million bail in a fraud case comes due and he attends a key hearing in his hush money trial scheduled for Manhattan. However, the Republican candidate continues to rage against the world with his claims. Social media platforms once again slammed New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Judge Arthur Engoron, and even Fox News for reporting on his plight.
Joe SummerradMarch 25, 2024 09:00