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Court Reduces Trump's Fraud Bond to $175 Million Amid Controversy

The appellate court's decision sparks debate over the case's integrity and Trump's claims of election interference.

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Former US President Donald Trump attends a hearing to determine the date of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on March 25, 2024.

Overview

  • An appellate court reduced Donald Trump's civil fraud bond from $454 million to $175 million, allowing him more time to pay.
  • Critics argue the reduction of Trump's bond undermines the integrity of the original fraud ruling against him.
  • Trump plans to use the bond payment as a line of attack, claiming it's election interference by draining his presidential campaign resources.
  • Despite the bond reduction, Trump still faces the original $454 million judgment for fraudulently inflating asset values.
  • The case against Trump has been criticized as politically motivated, with some questioning the fairness and validity of the judgment.