Trump Faces Bond Rejection In $454M New York Fraud Case, Risks Asset Seizure By Benzinga

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

53% : This legal maneuver sheds light on the complexities of securing such a substantial bond, with industry experts like Gary Giulietti of Lockton Companies -- hired by Trump for this very purpose -- highlighting the rarity and difficulty of issuing bonds of this magnitude, particularly for private individuals and entities.
41% : Justice Arthur Engoron, in the civil fraud judgment from Feb.16, ruled that Trump inflated the value of his assets to mislead lenders and insurers.
38% : A surety bond in this context would serve as a financial safety net, ensuring that the judgment is paid should Trump ultimately lose his appeal and prove incapable of covering the cost.
35% : Trump faces a March 25 deadline to post the required bond or face asset seizure.
29% : Trump -- alongside his adult children Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Trump Organization executives -- set out to secure a bond that would forestall the state's seizure of his assets during the appeal process.
27% : Some GOP officials are worried that Trump and his family will try to pressure the Republican National Committee (RNC) to foot his bill of hefty legal expenses.

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