Donald Trump’s legal troubles continue to mount as his $175m bond documents were rejected by the New York County Supreme Court. The documentation failed to include a current financial statement or list an attorney-in-fact, leading to its return for correction. This setback comes on the heels of a failed attempt to delay his Manhattan hush money trial on presidential immunity grounds.
In a separate case, Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith has urged Judge Aileen Cannon to reject Trump’s claim of personal ownership over classified documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago. Smith dismissed Trump’s argument as “pure fiction” and called for the documents to be returned to the government.
Meanwhile, Trump has been in contact with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to reports from The New York Times. The nature of their conversation remains undisclosed, but Trump’s warm relations with Saudi Arabia during his presidency have raised eyebrows.
As Trump navigates these legal challenges and international relations, his former national security advisor John Bolton has warned of the dangers of a future President Trump withdrawing from NATO. Bolton emphasized the need for distractions to prevent such a scenario, highlighting the ongoing concerns surrounding the former president’s actions and decisions.
With multiple legal battles and international interactions in play, Donald Trump’s post-presidential activities continue to draw scrutiny and speculation.