John Oliver Slams Trump's Fundraising Tactics Amidst Legal Troubles

The comedian criticizes the former president for using merchandise sales and donation solicitations to cover his legal expenses, which have exceeded $100 million.

John Oliver criticizes Donald Trump for exploiting his legal troubles to sell merchandise and solicit donations from supporters.
Trump's legal battles have resulted in over $100 million in expenses, funded largely by his supporters.
Truth Social, Trump's social media platform, has seen a significant increase in stock value, becoming a 'meme stock' despite financial instability.
Oliver mocks Trump's fundraising methods, including a plea video and the sale of various Trump-branded products.
Despite financial challenges, Trump continues to ask for financial support, leveraging his legal troubles as a pretext.

The Hollywood Reporter

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