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Trump grows frustrated as $464 million bond deadline nears
Former President Donald Trump must post a bond for the $464 million civil fraud penalty against him and his co-defendants by Monday. But the billionaire developer is having trouble finding a way to guarantee his bond amount, and he’s not happy about it.
Two campaign sources familiar with the situation said Trump and some members of his inner circle are frustrated he has not been able to get cash to guarantee his bond, despite his legal team’s asks to more than two dozen surety companies.
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The penalty stems from the civil fraud case against Trump and his business, in which New York state Judge Arthur Engoron found that Trump and his co-defendants have committed “persistent” fraud through the years and imposed a $350 million judgment. That amount ballooned to $464 million with prejudgment interest.
After Engoron’s ruling, a 30-day stay on the decision took effect. That expires Monday, at which point New York Attorney General Letitia James could start seizing Trump’s assets unless an appeals court steps in.
In a filing this week, Trump’s legal team asked for Engoron’s judgment to be paused and said obtaining a bond by the deadline would be an “practical impossibility.” A source close to the Trump team is gaming the options.
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