In a social media comment, Trump declared “total victory”.

The civil fraud case was just one of several legal obstacles for Trump as he campaigned, won and segued to a second term as president.

On January 10, in his criminal hush money case, he was issued an unconditional discharge, maintaining his conviction but avoiding jail time, probation, a fine, or any other penalties. He is currently appealing the conviction.

Additionally, in December, a federal appeals court confirmed a jury’s decision that Trump sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll in the 1990s and subsequently defamed her, upholding a $US5 million judgment. The appeals court decided in June not to reexamine the case. Trump can still consider appealing to the Supreme Court.

Trump also is appealing a subsequent verdict that requires him to pay Carroll $US83.3 million for additional defamation claims.