Trump's Legal Team Faces Scrutiny Over Bond Disclosure in Fraud Trial

ProPublica report raises questions about potential ethics violations and the sufficiency of Trump's $175 million bond.

ProPublica reports that Donald Trump's legal team may have violated ethics rules by not disclosing a billionaire's offer to post the full $464 million bond for his civil fraud trial.
California billionaire Don Hankey, a Trump supporter, ultimately posted a reduced bond of $175 million for Trump, expressing surprise at the scrutiny from Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump's bond posting faces challenges, including questions about the sufficiency of the bond and the financial capability of Knight Specialty Insurance Company.
Legal experts suggest Trump's lawyers may face ethics charges for potentially misleading the court about the feasibility of securing a bond for the full amount.
The bond saga adds complexity to Trump's legal troubles, as he appeals a $464 million judgment in a fraud case brought by the New York Attorney General.