Trump’s $563 million in civil penalties could come due before year’s end

Published August 30, 2024 7:00am ET



Former President Donald Trump stands a substantial risk of having to pay more than half a billion dollars in civil penalties before 2025 — whether he wins or loses the 2024 presidential election.

Against the backdrop of Trump’s four criminal cases, which bring with them the threat of years of prison time, the former president is grappling with the additional threat of two hefty civil judgments topping more than $563 million after interest, according to a Washington Examiner analysis. Even if Trump wins the election, the split screen for his potential transition back to the Oval Office could be marred by a significant decline in his net worth, legal experts said.

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