Ex-President’s Legal Troubles Explored in David Enrich’s Upcoming Exposé
In a new book set to uncover the influence of major US law firms, an unexpected anecdote about former President Donald Trump has emerged, revealing an unusual attempt to pay a legal bill. The exposé, written by David Enrich of The New York Times, delves into the power of Jones Day, a prominent law firm known for its conservative ties and connections to Trump’s administration. The firm currently represents Trump’s political action committees.
The book recounts a surprising episode where Trump, a businessman in New York at the time, tried to pay an attorney’s substantial legal fee using a deed to a horse supposedly worth $5 million. The lawyer’s response was reportedly incredulous: “This isn’t the 1800s. You can’t pay me with a horse.”
This revelation comes amidst Trump’s ongoing struggle to secure top-tier legal representation. After his 2020 election campaign’s failed efforts to contest the election results, Trump’s legal team faced significant setbacks. Prominent figures such as Rudy Giuliani were suspended from practising law in New York due to promoting false claims about the election, while Sidney Powell faces potential disciplinary action in Texas. Furthermore, both Giuliani and Powell are reportedly under investigation in Georgia for their roles in attempting to overturn the state’s election results.
Currently, Trump is engaged in multiple legal battles. In addition to facing scrutiny from New York’s attorney general over alleged fraud by his company, the Trump Organization, he is under investigation by the Justice Department for the mishandling and illegal retention of classified documents. Trump is also a person of interest in the ongoing investigation into the January 6 attack on Congress and could be involved in the Georgia probe, due to his controversial phone call urging state officials to “find” votes in his favour.
Amidst this growing legal pressure, Trump has persistently attacked the FBI and the Department of Justice, accusing his political adversaries of conspiring against him.
