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Trump mocks his $200K bond saying he might go visit Russian president Vladimir Putin instead of facing fourth indictment in Georgia for alleged election interference
- On his Truth Social account Monday, Trump derided the idea that his bail was set at $200,000 and that he would be a ‘flight risk’
- I’d fly far away, maybe to Russia, Russia, Russia, share a gold domed suite with Vladimir, never to be seen or heard from again,’ he joked
- Trump will turn himself in at Fulton County jail in Atlanta on Thursday, he confirmed earlier Monday night
Former President Donald Trump mocked the potential $200,000 bond he faces when he plans to turn himself in Thursday for his fourth indictment, joking he might visit Russian President Vladimir Putin instead.
The former president and his 18 co-defendants were charged on August 14 with attempting to overturn Georgia‘s 2020 presidential election, and were given a deadline of Friday at noon to hand themselves in for booking.
On his Truth Social account Monday, Trump mocked Fulton County DA Fani Willis after his bail was set at $200,000, referenced his friendship with Putin and what he’s derided as phony charges he was colluding with Russia.
‘The failed District Attorney of Fulton County (Atlanta), Fani Willis, insisted on a $200,000 Bond from me,’ he wrote. ‘I assume, therefore, that she thought I was a ‘flight’ risk – I’d fly far away, maybe to Russia, Russia, Russia, share a gold domed suite with Vladimir, never to be seen or heard from again.’
‘Would I be able to take my very ‘understated’ airplane with the gold TRUMP affixed for all to see. Probably not, I’d be much better off flying commercial – I’m sure nobody would recognize me!’
Trump will turn himself in at Fulton County jail in Atlanta on Thursday, he confirmed earlier Monday night.
Sheriff’s deputies on Monday stepped up security, installing barriers around the run-down jailhouse, as Trump’s legal team was spotted entering Willis’ office.
Authorities in Fulton County said he can expect no special treatment.
He will have to be fingerprinted like other suspects at the notorious jail, and may, for the first time, have his mugshot taken.
The jail is well known for its squalid conditions, although Trump will not be held there while he awaits trial.
The infamous, insect-ridden facility is being investigated by the Department of Justice after a series of deaths.
Launching the investigation last month, U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan for the Northern District of Georgia, said: ‘The recent allegations of filthy housing teeming with insects, rampant violence resulting in death and injuries, and officers using excessive force are cause for grave concern and warrant a thorough investigation.’
Defendants in the sprawling case are expected to negotiate the terms of their release and bond before being booked at the county jail. It could be more than a week before they then appear in court to enter a formal plea.
