If he doesn't then he can't appeal. So then he is compelled to pay it anyway. It's a trap that says "our bill is so outrageously excessive that it's impossible to appeal or pay, we will destroy you financially for your crime of paying your loans on time in full!"
I’m wondering if it might serve Trump and his reelection bid better if James tries to seize his assets.
Trump has already won a 9-0 Supreme Court decision. I’d take my chances with this $454M judgement going to the Supremes.
If it were me, I’d take my chances before I’d give those liars even one thin dime.