An off-camera reporter asked if he planned to use campaign funds or PAC money to pay the penalties he incurred in the New York fraud and defamation cases.
Confused by the question, Trump replied, “I don’t understand, what?” The reporter clarified by asking if he was considering using campaign money to pay the penalties. The 77-year-old continued to feign ignorance, asking them, “What penalties?”
The reporter specified they were referring to the penalties in the New York fraud case and the defamation case. Trump responded by stating, “I didn’t do anything wrong. I mean, that’s been proven as far as I’m concerned.” He also claimed he “won” the civil fraud case in the Court of Appeals, despite the fact that a verdict is still pending.