Trump Faces Over $400 Million in Legal Penalties Amid Financial Scrutiny

Former President Donald Trump's financial resilience is tested as civil verdicts and legal challenges threaten to impose significant financial burdens.

• Trump could soon face over $400 million in legal penalties from civil verdicts, including a recent $83 million award in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
• New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks $370 million in damages against Trump for financial fraud, with a ruling expected soon.
• Trump's legal strategy of delaying criminal trials appears to be working, but civil judgments could severely impact his finances.
• Trump claims his brand is worth over $10 billion, but legal experts suggest the penalties could force asset liquidation or bankruptcy protection for his company.
• Trump has been using political action committee funds to cover legal expenses, raising questions about the use of campaign money for personal judgments.

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