Donald Trump Has Spent Nearly $50 Million on Legal Fees Since First Criminal Indictment, With Costs Still Rising

Former President Donald Trump has paid his lawyers nearly $50 million since March 2023 as he approaches the one-year mark since his first criminal indictment, according to filings from his PAC Save America. The ex-president has controversially relied on donors to fund his personal legal battles, leading to escalating costs. Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has spent $76.5 million from March 30, 2023, through the end of February, with approximately $47.4 million specifically allocated to legal consulting, attorney payroll, and other legal-related services. Comparatively, between November 2020 and March 29, 2023, Save America spent $25.2 … Read more