Trump's approach to appealing to voters and business people is by portraying himself as a victim of unfair treatment rather than focusing on the actual allegations against him. This narrative is evident in his fundraising emails which aim to garner support from his base by framing the legal issues as attacks against him personally. Democrats, on the other hand, are likely to shift focus on highlighting the court's ruling of widespread fraud to undermine Trump's self-image and credibility. They intend to connect the court case to his ability to govern and manage the economy. Trump could leverage his supporters' anger to raise funds for legal defense, as long as the purpose is transparent. However, the success of this fundraising strategy remains uncertain.
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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