In a dramatic escalation of her long-running legal battle with Donald Trump, New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken decisive steps toward seizing the former president's assets, signalling she will not wait for his appeals to wind through the courts.
The Legal Showdown Intensifies
Court documents reveal James has formally notified county clerks in New York's Westchester County about the massive $464 million judgment against Trump, his sons, and their business organisation. This procedural move represents the first concrete step toward potentially seizing his prestigious properties, including the Trump National Golf Club Westchester and his private Seven Springs estate.
A Race Against Time
The legal manoeuvring comes as Trump's lawyers scramble to delay enforcement of the judgment while they appeal February's devastating fraud ruling. James's office has made it clear they consider the former president's attempts to secure a stay "improper" and are pushing forward aggressively.
"If defendants are ultimately unsuccessful in overturning the judgment, they will have to answer for their actions in the full light of day," state lawyers argued in court filings, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Properties in the Crosshairs
- Trump National Golf Club Westchester - A luxury golf course and club
- Seven Springs - Trump's 212-acre private estate and retreat
- Potential targeting of other New York properties
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
This confrontation represents one of the most significant legal threats Trump currently faces. While the former president maintains his financial strength and claims the ability to cover any judgment, James's actions suggest she's prepared to test those assertions.
The case continues to unfold as both sides dig in for what promises to be a protracted legal war with potentially massive consequences for Trump's business empire and personal wealth.
