Exploring Trump's court battles and financial challenges, the chapter delves into how Democrats may use legal rulings to question his ability to manage finances effectively. It also discusses the potential impact of diverting campaign funds to legal defense and the ethical considerations of a former president's business dealings amid legal challenges.
Last week, when a civil court judge in New York ruled against Donald J. Trump, he imposed a set of penalties so severe that they could temporarily sever the former president from his real-estate empire and wipe out all of his cash.
Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, and Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, explain what that will mean for Mr. Trump as a businessman and as a candidate.
Guests: Jonah E. Bromwich, a criminal justice correspondent for The New York Times; and Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.
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