Stacy Brown: Can voters trust someone who doesn’t pay his bills?

As former President Donald Trump campaigns to reclaim the White House, a pressing question may weigh on the minds of voters: Can America trust a leader who doesn’t pay his bills? During his third recent rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump left without paying up—again. Erie city officials are still tabulating the costs from the September rally, but Trump already owes the city over $40,000 for past visits in 2018 and 2023. Trump’s financial footprint extends well beyond Erie. According to NBC News and the Erie Times-News, four other cities—El Paso, Texas; Spokane, Washington; Missoula County, Montana; and Mesa, Arizona—are waiting on a combined total of more than $750,000 in unpaid costs for local law enforcement and public safety services tied to Trump rallies. These outstanding bills, some dating back eight years, underscore the strain on taxpayer-funded resources. At his recent Erie rally, Trump brushed off concerns about paying for overtime, saying, “I wouldn’t pay.” The comment epitomizes the frustration felt by local officials who have yet to receive reimbursement. Voters could also consider that Trump has faced other financial and legal setbacks. He’s filed for business bankruptcy at least four times, a move he defends as financially strategic. Currently, he’s...