N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president

A state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the New York civil fraud case have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, down from the $464 million judgment that was originally due Monday. The 11th-hour ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges is a major victory and relief … Read more

Trump claims to have ‘almost $500m in cash’ despite inability to pay bond

Donald Trump claimed on Friday to have at his disposal “almost $500m in cash”, despite having complained about a $454m bond his lawyers say he cannot pay as he appeals a New York civil fraud judgment. In an all-capitals, early morning post to his Truth Social platform, the former president said: “Through hard work, talent, and luck, I … Read more

Trump’s Truth Social merger throws curveball into presidential race

A merger deal involving former President Trump’s Truth Social platform is the latest financial twist in the White House race as he looks to close the fundraising gap with President Biden. Biden’s campaign operation has been significantly outraising Trump’s a couple of months into 2024 even as polls show a close race nationally with Trump leading … Read more