Wake Up Call: Trump Spending $90,000-Plus a Day on Legal Fees

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• Former President Donald Trump has spent more than $100 million on legal fees and “lawyer-related costs” related to investigations and coming criminal trials since he left office—equivalent to more than $90,000 a day. Trump raised just over $250 million from supporters from Nov. 4, 2020, election day, through Jan. 20, 2021, President Biden’s inaugration, to help defray legal bills. (New York Times)
• Corporate general counsel are taking several steps to ensure they’re getting more value for their ...