Former President Donald Trump appeared in a New York court for a hearing in a hush money case, where a judge set the trial start date for April 15. Despite facing a $464 million bond in a civil fraud case, Trump was granted a 10-day extension to pay a reduced amount of $175 million.
Trump, who has claimed to be worth billions of dollars, reacted to the decision by calling the original amount “ridiculous and outrageous.” The New York Attorney General’s office maintained that Trump is still facing accountability for his alleged fraud.
During the hearing, Trump expressed willingness to testify in the trial, stating he would have “no problem testifying.” He also suggested that being convicted could make him “more popular” as he believes the trial is a “scam.”
In addition to the hush money case, Trump’s social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is set to start trading on the Nasdaq stock market this week. The company’s flagship product, Truth Social, will trade under the ticker symbol “DJT,” with Trump owning a significant stake in the combined company.
As Trump navigates legal challenges and financial obligations, including the looming deadline to secure his bond, the former president’s future remains uncertain as he continues to face legal battles and scrutiny.