Don’t expect the Republican Party to step in just yet to help former President Donald Trump out with his financial woes: They’ve got too many problems of their own.
“We’re digging out of a hole from where we were before,” said a member of Michigan’s state GOP leadership. “The Michigan party wouldn’t be in a position to do anything. We haven’t talked about it.”
In the wake of his massive $464 million civil fraud judgment in New York, Trump had some trouble tracking down an underwriter for the appeal bond this week. Interest is accruing, lawyers aren’t cheap and it’s become clear: He needs to find some money.