In a deposition in that case, Trump stated he had $400 million in money available (though we couldn't independently confirm that sum).
However together with his different authorized liabilities and bills, it wouldn't be sufficient to cowl a brand new $370 million fantastic — which is what the prosecution is asking for.
“He has to consider what to do together with his belongings, possibly liquidate corporations to give you that cash,” says Sarah Kristoff, a former federal prosecutor.
A lot of Trump's fortune is tied to his actual property ventures. Forbes discovered his New York actual property empire to be valued at $490 million (£384 million) together with Trump Tower price $56 million. Its portfolio consists of a number of different properties within the nation, together with golf programs, resorts and even a vineyard.
His stake within the Trump Media & Expertise Group, which operates the Reality Social messaging platform, is estimated at practically $4 billion. However how buyers worth that agency has modified wildly in current months; and below the phrases of the deal, he wouldn’t be allowed to promote shares to boost money instantly.