'Don Poorleone': Trump memes explode as deadline approaches for $464m bond payment
‘Don Poorleone’ memes were trending on social media, one day before Donald Trump must post nearly half a billion dollar bond payment or have assets seized
"Don Poorleone": Trump Memes Explode as Deadline Approaches for $464m Bond Payment
Social media users have come up with a new nickname for former President Donald Trump as he approaches his $464 million bond payment deadline: "Don Poorleone." This nickname is inspired by the iconic Marlon Brando character, Vito Corleone, from "The Godfather." The meme adapts Vito Corleone's famous line, "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse," to "I made an offer everyone refused" in reference to Trump's financial situation [1].
The hashtag #DonPoorleone has also led to posts about other members of the Trump family. One user included a photo of Trump and his sons, Eric and Don Jr., and referred to them as "#FamilyFullOfFredos," a nod to the wayward son Fredo Corleone from the Godfather movies [1].
On Monday, Trump must post a $464 million bond payment to comply with a New York civil court ruling that found him guilty of fraud earlier this year. The ruling also held Trump's adult sons liable for fraud alongside their father. If Trump fails to make the payment by the March 25 deadline, New York Attorney General Letitia James has stated that her office will seek to seize his assets. The money owed represents the sum of Trump's "ill-gotten gains" and the accrued interest [1].
Trump's legal team has informed the court that he does not have the funds to post the bond, citing "insurmountable difficulties" in securing the amount. Despite this claim, Trump himself stated on Friday that he has "almost five hundred million dollars in cash." This discrepancy has led to criticism and comparisons to his past controversies regarding his assets [1].
In an attempt to raise funds, Trump has reached out to his supporters, asking for donations in an email blast. He has also warned that he could lose his properties. These actions have further fueled social media posts and discussions surrounding the situation.
It is worth noting that the Trump campaign has been contacted for comment, but no response has been received at the time of this report.
Overall, the "Don Poorleone" memes and discussions on social media highlight the attention and speculation surrounding Trump's upcoming bond payment deadline and the potential consequences if he fails to comply with the court ruling [1].