Doubt that. First, while I’m no lover of Trump, the amount is quite large. For good reason? I don’t know. But even Trump has never offered to pay even the unjust enrichment (engorgement) amount. Which is less than half the amount of bond being requested. Second, while not stated by the bonding companies, I’m sure there is a concern about repayment should he lose the appeal. I mean he’s famous for timely payments and payments at all. That’s a hell of a risk for any company to underwrite.
Concern about repayment should he lose appeal? That’s the whole point of the bond. The company pays the money in full should he lose the appeal. That’s why people get bonds and put up collateral.