"Trump's PAC Spending Soars Over $50M on Legal Fees in 2023"

Former President Donald Trump spent over $50 million from his political action committees on legal fees in 2023, with the funds primarily directed towards his mounting legal battles. Trump's principal campaign committee still had over $33 million cash on hand by the end of the year. He faces 91 criminal counts across federal, state, and local indictments, with trials expected in 2024. Additionally, Trump faced civil suits in New York and was ordered to pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. The Justice Department has spent $23 million investigating Trump and $6.4 million on its case against President Biden.