OnPolitics: Trump's legal fees

Trump is running out of other people's money to spend on his legal bills.

Advertisement Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Thu Aug 31 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers. Former President Donald J. Trump will need millions of dollars, if not tens of millions, if all four of his cases go to trial. But he's running out of other people's money to spend on his legal bills, USA Today's Erin Mansfield reports. 💸 Where's the money? Trump's main account that pays for legal fees, Save America, doesn't have the kind of money that is needed, white collar criminal defense attorneys who spoke to USA Today estimate. It's spent almost all of the $154.6 million it raised since the 2020 election and had $3.7 million in the bank at the end of June. 💸 The PAC spent it biggest chunk of money, $60 million, making transfers to Trump's 2024 campaign super PAC, Make America Great Again, Inc. But in May and June, as his legal entanglements grew, that super PAC  refunded $12.3 million back to Save America. Without those transfers, Save America would've been in debt, Mansfield writes. Dig into the details: Trump is running out of other people's money to pay lawyers. Save America PAC is almost broke Sign up for OnPolitics: Stay in the know on politics Sen. Mitch McConnell sees doctor: What we know McConnell's doctor cleared him to continue with his schedule, saying "occasional lightheadedness" is not uncommon after a concussion. READ MORE Advertisement Clarence Thomas says private jet justified after abortion decision Thomas said he accepted a private plane flight because of 'the increased security risk' after the Supreme Court's abortion opinion leak last year. READ MORE Abby Finkenauer is in her Global Youth Era. She's taking it seriously. Abby Finkenauer, special envoy for the State Department's Global Youth Issues Office, serves as the public representative on youth issues. READ MORE Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp isn't giving in to GOP calls to remove DA Fani Willis Gerogia Gov. Brian Kemp said a special session that would look into removing Willis is not feasible and "may ultimately prove to be unconstitutional." READ MORE Proud Boys member Joseph Biggs gets 17 years in Jan. 6 attack Proud Boys member Joseph Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his role on Jan. 6, 2021, the second-longest term yet for the Capitol attack. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback