GoFundMe launched for Donald Trump’s ‘unjust’ $350m fine in civil fraud case

A new fundraiser for former president Donald Trump was launched after he received a hefty $350m judgment in the civil fraud case against him, his sons and their family business.

Friday’s ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron found that the former president, his sons, their Trump Organization associates and Trump properties were liable for tens of millions of dollars. Mr Trump — as well as his companies and his trust — were ordered to pay more than $350m — plus interest — while his sons were ordered to pay roughly $4m.

Elena Cardone, the wife of wealthy private equity fund manager and real estate investor Grant Cardone, created the GoFundMe page shortly after Friday’s ruling, titled: “Stand with Trump; Fund the $355M Unjust Judgment.”

Ms Cardone wrote, “I stand unwaveringly with President Donald Trump in the face of what I see as unprecedented and unfair treatment by certain judicial elements in New York.”

“The recent legal battles he faces are not just an attack on him, but an attack on the very ideals of fairness and due process that every American deserves,” she wrote. “It’s a moment that calls into question the balance of justice and the application of law, disproportionately aimed at silencing a voice that has been at the forefront of advocating for American strength, prosperity, and security.”

Ms Cardone — who earlier this month reportedly hosted a campaign fundraiser for election denier and failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake — described the Trump fundraiser as “more than a legal fund,” but rather a “call to all businesses owners and entrepreneurs to rally in defense of all businesses and for man who has never hesitated to stand in defense of us.”

On X, Mr Cardone promoted the Trump fundraiser and explained