Trump Offers Court a $100 Million Bond to Pause a $454 Million Judgment

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Trump Offers Court a $100 Million Bond to Pause a $454 Million Judgment

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/28/nyregion/trump-bond-civil-fraud.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Y00.UqI6.B_XfSft7EHNo

The former president, who is appealing the judgment in his civil fraud case, asked an appeals court to let him avoid paying the full amount in the meantime.

Trump Offers Court a $100 Million Bond to Pause a $454 Million Judgment

It's pretty clear he doesn't have the cash to pay the judgement in full, and will need to sell illiquid assets at a discount in order to pay the full amount.