
This is a photo of Donald Trump leaving the courthouse, last Friday. The closing arguments at the E Jean Carroll trial had concluded and jury deliberations were being held. The jury eventually determined that Trump had to pay $83 million.
It is expected that a decision on the Trump Org. case will be made this week. Trump will likely lose this case to the tune of $370 million.
That is a total of $453 million. Trump will, no doubt, appeal both decisions. This could go on for a while.
However, during the appeal process, Trump must put up bonds equivalent to the amounts awarded against him.
Here things get a bit hazy. Insurance companies may cover the bonds. Another option could be to secure a letter of credit from a bank that he already is doing business with. In both cases financial analysis will be required relating to the values of his existing properties for collateral purposes. This will be a process that Trump does not want. Furthermore, he might have to pay out some cash
Regardless, the appeal process will be exhausted, sooner or later, with Trump likely losing. He will then have to sell a number of his properties to pay the amounts determined.
That will definitely leave Trump shaken and stirred.

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