Trump’s attorney, Alina Habba, declined to confirm that Trump was attempting to secure $454 million for his fraudulent bond from Russia or Saudi Arabia.
Habba stated on Fox News, “There are publicly available rules and regulations. I cannot discuss a strategy that requires specific actions, and we must adhere to those rules. As I mentioned, this is a clear injustice. It is not possible. It's an impossibility. I believe they were aware of that. I think that's why, in the middle of the trial, they changed their request from 250 million to the excessive amount they have asked for. I believe everything is done intentionally. I have no doubt that the focus on the witch hunt and election interference goal has been consistently and clearly evident throughout all these trials, and we are witnessing it.”
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Fox host asks whether Trump is trying to get his bond money from Saudi Arabia or Russia
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— Lis Power (@LisPower1) March 20, 2024
It would have been simple for Habba to outright deny that Trump is seeking assistance from any foreign government to post his bond, but she didn't say that. Habba had to speak cautiously because Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice are currently monitoring this situation.
Trump is in great need of money, and he would likely accept it from anyone, anywhere. The former president has never prioritized protecting national security or hesitated to endanger the nation if it serves his personal interests.
Given the amount of fraud and the defendant's self-reported wealth, there is nothing unjust about the judgment in the fraud case. Trump has claimed to be a billionaire for decades, so it is not credible for him to now assert that the judgment is unjust.
America’s national security is at risk, which is why the federal government must remain vigilant for any substantial foreign fund transfers to Donald Trump.
