'Sounding a little broke': Trump mocked for suggesting he 'might' self-finance 2024 presidential campaign

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump suggested on Monday, March 25, that he "might" utilize his personal funds for the first time since his 2016 presidential campaign.

"I might do that," Trump told reporters at his 40 Wall Street building in Lower Manhattan, adding, "It's none of your business."

"I have a lot of cash and a great company," the former POTUS remarked. "I might spend a lot of money on my campaign."

What did Donald Trump say during his address to reporters on Monday?

Former President Trump claimed that New York Judge Arthur Engoron disapproves of him utilizing his financial resources to win political office, having determined that Trump would be required to pay a hefty $464 million judgment in the state's civil fraud lawsuit against him, according to NBC News.

"They don't want me taking cash out," Trump continued, apparently alluding to Justice Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The 77-year-old MAGA strongman made the aforementioned statements after departing a Manhattan courtroom, where he attended a hearing for his criminal case in New York.

Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the hush money case, ruled that the trial would commence on April 15.

During the court proceedings, a state appeals court ordered Trump and his co-defendants in the New York civil fraud case to post a bond of $175 million within 10 days, a reduction from the previously ordered $464 million, which was due on Monday.

Last week, on Friday, Trump took to his Truth Social website and claimed to have nearly $500 million in cash, which he intended to use for his 2024 presidential campaign.

However, it's worth noting that the former president has not invested his own money into his presidential campaigns since 2016, even including the $10 million he donated a few days before his election.

Reports indicate that instead, he relied more on small-dollar online donations to fund his political efforts.

During the current presidential cycle, Biden's campaign has raised significantly more money than Trump's.

At the end of February, Biden's campaign had $71 million in the bank, whereas Trump's campaign had $33.5 million.

Internet mocks Trump for claiming he will fund his own 2024 presidential campaign

People on X ridiculed the former Commander-in-Chief for hinting at dipping his fingers into his own money in order to sustain his 2024 presidential bid.

One X user remarked, “Sounding a little broke. keep spending your money on appeals and lawyers" 

Another user wrote, "Even if that’s true… he doesn’t have the money"

Another user claimed, "Meaning he won't get enough in donations to cover everything." [sic]

One user said, "This guy does not EVER willingly part with a nickel."

Another X user quipped, "What money? He can’t even post bond."

Finally, this user tweeted, "The truth is catching up with Donald Trump."

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