Allegations of Housing Discrimination
In 1998, Donald Trump faced allegations of housing discrimination. The U.S. Department of Justice accused Trump Management of violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against African-American renters.
1998
2000
Casino Money Laundering Allegations
In 2000, Trump's casino businesses were investigated for money laundering activities. The New Jersey Casino Control Commission fined Trump Plaza for failing to meet anti-money laundering requirements.
2005
Trump University Fraud Allegations
In 2005, Trump University faced multiple lawsuits alleging fraud and deceptive practices. Students claimed they were misled by false promises of success and high-pressure sales tactics.
2013
Trump Tower Moscow Project
The Trump Organization pursued a deal to build Trump Tower Moscow. Allegations later emerged that the project involved potential collusion with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential campaign.
2016
Hush Money Payments
In 2016, it was revealed that Trump had authorized hush money payments to silence allegations of extramarital affairs. These payments were later scrutinized for potential violations of campaign finance laws.
2017
Obstruction of Justice Inquiry
In 2017, Special Counsel Robert Mueller launched an investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice by attempting to interfere with the Russia investigation. This included the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
2018
Michael Cohen's Guilty Plea
In 2018, Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including campaign finance violations related to hush money payments made at Trump's direction.
2019
Impeachment Inquiry
In 2019, Trump faced an impeachment inquiry over allegations that he solicited foreign interference in the 2020 election by pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.
2020
Second Impeachment
In 2020, Trump was impeached for a second time on charges of incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol riot. The House of Representatives accused him of encouraging violence against the government.
2021
Tax Fraud Investigations
In 2021, the Manhattan District Attorney's office opened a criminal investigation into Trump's financial dealings, focusing on allegations of tax fraud and insurance fraud.
2022
Trump Organization Convicted
In 2022, the Trump Organization was convicted on multiple charges of tax fraud, marking a significant legal setback for Trump's business empire.
2023
Classified Documents Scandal
In 2023, Trump faced allegations of mishandling classified documents after leaving office. The FBI conducted a search of his Mar-a-Lago residence, recovering numerous sensitive documents.
2023
Georgia Election Interference Probe
In 2023, Trump was investigated for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. The inquiry focused on a phone call in which Trump pressured state officials to "find" votes.
2024
Trial for January 6 Charges
In 2024, Trump faced trial for his alleged role in inciting the January 6 Capitol riot. The trial examined his actions leading up to and during the insurrection.
2024
New York Civil Fraud Case
In 2024, Trump was involved in a civil fraud case brought by the New York Attorney General. The case alleged that Trump and his company inflated asset values to obtain favorable loans and insurance rates.
