Former President Donald Trump has requested a New York appeals court to delay the $454 million payment he was ordered to make in his civil fraud case. This move is part of Trump's ongoing efforts to avoid paying the substantial penalty.
Trump's primary objective in seeking this delay is to buy more time as the deadline approaches for him to provide the required funds, either in cash or through a bond. By securing a delay, Trump aims to prevent the New York attorney general's office from taking action to enforce the judgment, which could involve seizing some of his properties.
The New York attorney general's office has opposed Trump's request for a delay and has urged the appeals court to deny it. The case is expected to involve further legal arguments and briefings in the coming weeks as the matter unfolds.
Meanwhile, Trump is also facing a separate defamation case filed by E. Jean Carroll, where a jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages. Trump is under pressure to come up with over half a billion dollars to address the financial obligations arising from both cases.
In light of these significant financial challenges, Trump has sought delays in payment deadlines from different courts. The outcome of these requests will depend on the decisions of the respective judges overseeing the cases.
