Donald J. Trump
45th & 47th President of the United States · Born June 14, 1946
4,095+
Total Lawsuits
Plaintiff & Defendant combined
4
Criminal Indictments
First former president indicted
6
Bankruptcies
Corporate Chapter 11 filings
$2.5B
Net Worth (Forbes)
Self-claimed: $10B+
2
Presidential Terms
2017-2021, 2025-present
2
Impeachments
Acquitted by Senate both times
Last updated: April 1, 2026 · Sources: Public records, court filings, financial disclosures
⚖ Legal Dashboard
Active and historical legal proceedings from public court records
1,900+
As Plaintiff
1,450+
As Defendant
500+
Related to Business
100+
Involving Gov Entities
Data pending verification
Major Active & Recent Cases
| Case | Court / Jurisdiction | Key Details | Status | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People v. Trump | Manhattan Criminal Court, NY | 34 felony counts, falsifying business records (hush money payments) | Guilty — 34 Counts | Mar 2023 |
| Carroll v. Trump | S.D.N.Y. Federal Court | Defamation & sexual abuse civil suit. Jury awarded $83.3M (Jan 2024) + $5M (May 2023) | Liable — $88.3M | Nov 2019 |
| United States v. Trump | U.S. District Court, S.D. FL | 40 counts: willful retention of classified documents, obstruction (Mar-a-Lago) | Dismissed | Jun 2023 |
| United States v. Trump | U.S. District Court, D.C. | 4 counts related to efforts to overturn 2020 election results (Jack Smith) | Dropped | Aug 2023 |
| State v. Trump et al. | Fulton County Superior Court, GA | RICO & conspiracy charges, election interference. 19 co-defendants | Pending | Aug 2023 |
| People v. Trump Org. | NY Supreme Court (Civil) | AG Letitia James fraud suit. Judge ordered $355M+ in penalties, business operation restrictions | Liable — $355M+ | Sep 2022 |
| Trump University Settlement | S.D. California | Class action fraud suit over unaccredited real estate school | Settled — $25M | 2013 |
| Trump Foundation | NY Supreme Court | Misuse of charitable funds. Foundation dissolved, $2M penalty | Dissolved — $2M | Jun 2018 |
Lifetime Lawsuit Outcomes (Estimated)
4,095
- Won / Dismissed ~24%
- Favorable Settlement ~24%
- Settled ~17%
- Lost / Liable ~13%
- Pending / Unknown ~22%
Cases by Category
by type
- Contract Disputes ~33%
- Personal Injury / Tort ~22%
- Real Estate ~17%
- Employment / Labor ~12%
- Other / Gov ~16%
📈 Financial Timeline
Net worth trajectory and major financial events from public reporting
Key Financial Events
- 1978 Grand Hyatt New York — First major Manhattan deal. 40-year tax abatement worth estimated $400M+ in forgone city revenue.
- 1982 Fred Trump transfers — Begins receiving wealth from father's empire. NY Times investigation later revealed $413M (adj.) in transfers over decades, including through entities designed to reduce taxes.
- 1988 Peak of 1980s empire. Trump Shuttle acquired ($365M). Taj Mahal casino under construction ($1.1B). Heavily leveraged across all properties.
- 1991 Taj Mahal Chapter 11. Opened 1990, filed bankruptcy 1991. $3B in debt. Lost 50% ownership stake to bondholders.
- 1992 Trump Plaza Hotel Chapter 11. Banks restructure, Trump loses management control. Casino properties follow.
- 1995 $916M tax loss declared on NY state return. Could have legally avoided federal income taxes for up to 18 years.
- 2004 Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts Chapter 11 (3rd casino bankruptcy). Debt reduced from $1.8B to $500M. Trump's stake diluted to 27%.
- 2009 Trump Entertainment Resorts Chapter 11 (4th casino-related bankruptcy). Filed during Great Recession. Trump stepped down from board.
- 2017 Inaugurated as 45th President. Financial disclosure shows income from 500+ entities. Does not divest; places holdings in revocable trust managed by sons.
- 2024 Trump Media (DJT) goes public via SPAC merger. Market cap briefly exceeded $8B despite minimal revenue (~$4.1M in 2023). Stock highly volatile.
Casino Empire Losses
Trump Taj Mahal
$3B+ debt
Opened 1990. Bankrupt 1991. Closed 2016. Sold to Hard Rock for ~$50M. Bondholders lost billions.
Trump Castle / Marina
$338M restructured
Filed Chapter 11 in 1992. Repeatedly restructured. Renamed. Eventually sold at loss.
Trump Plaza Casino
$250M+ debt
Filed Chapter 11 in 1992. Closed 2014. Demolished February 2021 via implosion.
Trump Plaza Hotel (NYC)
$550M in loans
Purchased 1988 for $407M. Filed Chapter 11 in 1992. Trump lost management control, eventually lost ownership.
💼 Business Ventures Scorecard
Track record of business ventures beyond core real estate
| Venture | Years | Type | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trump Airlines | 1989–1992 | Acquisition | Failed | Bought Eastern Air Shuttle for $365M. Never profitable. Defaulted on loans; surrendered to lenders. |
| Trump Vodka | 2006–2011 | Licensing | Failed | Promised "the finest vodka." Discontinued domestically by 2011 for poor sales. |
| Trump Steaks | 2007–2007 | Licensing | Failed | Sold through Sharper Image. Discontinued within months. |
| Trump University | 2005–2010 | Direct | Failed — $25M Settlement | Not an accredited university. Settled fraud lawsuits for $25M in 2018. |
| Trump Mortgage | 2006–2007 | Licensing | Failed | Launched 18 months before housing crash. Closed within ~1.5 years. |
| GoTrump.com (Travel) | 2006–2007 | Licensing | Failed | Online travel site. Shut down quickly due to low traffic. |
| Trump Magazine | 2007–2009 | Licensing | Failed | Luxury lifestyle magazine. Folded during recession. |
| Trump Ice (Water) | 2003–2010 | Licensing | Failed | Bottled water brand. Discontinued. |
| Trump: The Game | 1989 / 2004 | Licensing | Failed | Board game by Milton Bradley. Sold 800K of 2M produced. Relaunched 2004, discontinued again. |
| USFL (NJ Generals) | 1984–1986 | Ownership | Failed | Pushed league to compete with NFL, filed antitrust suit. Won $1 in damages (trebled to $3). League folded. |
| Trump Foundation | 1988–2019 | Charity | Dissolved by Court | NY AG found pattern of self-dealing. Ordered dissolved; $2M penalty. |
| The Apprentice (NBC) | 2004–2015 | Entertainment | Success | Ran 14 seasons. Estimated $427M+ in earnings. Transformed public brand. |
| Trump Tower (NYC) | 1983–present | Real Estate | Success | Flagship property. 5th Ave. Mixed-use. Estimated $371M value (2024). |
| Mar-a-Lago Club | 1995–present | Real Estate / Club | Success | Purchased for $10M. Converted to private club. Membership fee: $200K+ initiation. |
| Trump Golf Courses | Various–present | Real Estate | Mixed | 18+ courses globally. Some profitable, some controversial (Scotland, Doral). Revenue generating but margin-thin. |
| Truth Social / Trump Media (DJT) | 2022–present | Tech / Media | Active | SPAC to public. Revenue $4.1M (2023) vs $327M net loss. Stock highly volatile. Trump holds ~60% stake. |
| Trump-branded Licensing | Ongoing | Licensing | Active Revenue | Name licensing on buildings (Istanbul, Manila, Mumbai, etc). Estimated $2M-$10M/year per deal. |
Partner & Stakeholder Outcomes
▼ Taj Mahal Bondholders
Investors who purchased junk bonds for Taj Mahal construction lost billions when it filed Chapter 11 in 1991. Recovered cents on the dollar.
▼ Trump University Students
~6,000 students paid up to $35,000 for "hand-picked" instructors. AG investigations found deceptive practices. $25M settlement.
▼ Small Contractors
USA Today found at least 60 lawsuits from contractors and workers who alleged they were not paid in full. Included painters, dishwashers, plumbers.
▲ Deutsche Bank
Primary lender when US banks stopped lending. Loaned $2B+ total. Relationship generated significant interest revenue despite risks.
▼ USFL Team Owners
Trump pushed for NFL competition and fall schedule. Antitrust suit won $3 total. League folded. Other owners lost investments.
▲ Mark Burnett (Apprentice)
Co-created The Apprentice. Both parties profited enormously. Show ran 14 seasons, spawned Celebrity Apprentice.
👥 Family History
Notable facts from public records about the Trump family
1869–1918
Friedrich Trump
Grandfather (paternal)
- Emigrated from Kallstadt, Bavaria to the U.S. in 1885 at age 16
- Made fortune running restaurants and hotels during Klondike Gold Rush in Canada
- Attempted to return to Bavaria but was deported back to the U.S. for having left to avoid military service
- Died in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic at age 49
- Estate valued at ~$31,642 (roughly $600K+ adjusted)
1905–1999
Fred Trump
Father
- Built a real estate empire of 27,000+ apartments in Brooklyn & Queens
- Arrested at 1927 KKK rally in Queens (charges dismissed; circumstances disputed)
- Investigated by Senate in 1954 for profiteering on FHA contracts
- Sued by DOJ in 1973 for racial discrimination in housing (settled, no admission of guilt)
- NY Times investigation revealed $413M (adjusted) in transfers to children, including through tax-minimization entities
- Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in late 1990s
1907–1985
John G. Trump
Uncle
- MIT professor of electrical engineering for 44 years
- Developed rotational radiation therapy for cancer treatment
- Received National Medal of Science in 1983
- FBI asked him to review Nikola Tesla's papers after Tesla's death in 1943
- Concluded Tesla's papers did not contain new or dangerous technology (spawning lasting conspiracy theories)
- Member of National Academy of Engineering
1938–1981
Fred Trump Jr.
Older Brother
- Aspired to be a commercial airline pilot, not a real estate developer
- Reportedly pressured into joining family business, then left
- Struggled with alcoholism, which Donald has cited as reason he personally abstains from alcohol
- Died in 1981 at age 42 from alcohol-related causes
- His children were initially excluded from Fred Sr.'s will, leading to a family legal dispute
1946–present
Donald J. Trump
Subject
- Three marriages: Ivana (1977-1992), Marla Maples (1993-1999), Melania Knauss (2005-present)
- Five children: Don Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, Barron
- Attended Fordham (2 yrs) then Wharton School, UPenn (BS Economics, 1968)
- Received medical deferment from Vietnam draft (bone spurs)
- Took over family business 1971, renamed to The Trump Organization
Present
Trump Children — Business Roles
Next Generation
- Donald Trump Jr. & Eric Trump — Co-manage Trump Organization. Both testified in NY fraud trial
- Ivanka Trump — Former SVP at Trump Org. Served as Senior Advisor in White House (2017-2021). Stepped back from politics post-2022
- Jared Kushner (son-in-law) — Senior Advisor (2017-2021). Launched Affinity Partners post-WH; received $2B from Saudi PIF
- Tiffany Trump — Lower public profile. Georgetown Law graduate (2020)
- Barron Trump — Born 2006. Attended NYU beginning 2024
📅 Timeline
Key events from birth to present, color-coded by category
Personal
Business
Financial
Legal
Political
1946
Born June 14 in Queens, New York City. Fourth of five children of Fred and Mary Anne Trump.
1964
Transfers from Fordham University to Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania.
1968
Graduates with BS in Economics. Receives medical deferment from Vietnam draft (bone spurs diagnosis).
1971
Takes over father's real estate company. Renames it The Trump Organization. Moves operations to Manhattan.
1973
DOJ sues Trump and father for racial discrimination under Fair Housing Act. Settled 1975 with consent decree (no admission of guilt).
1977
Marries Ivana Zelníčková. Three children follow: Don Jr. (1977), Ivanka (1981), Eric (1984).
1980
Grand Hyatt New York opens — first major Manhattan project. Receives 40-year tax abatement.
1983
Trump Tower opens on 5th Avenue. 58 stories. Becomes signature property and personal residence.
1984
Buys New Jersey Generals (USFL). Pushes league to compete with NFL. League folds 1986.
1988
Peak wealth. Forbes estimates $1B. Buys Trump Shuttle ($365M), Plaza Hotel ($407M). Heavily leveraged.
1990
Taj Mahal opens in Atlantic City ($1.1B cost). Files Chapter 11 within a year. Beginning of casino debt crisis.
1991-92
Multiple bankruptcies. Taj Mahal, Trump Castle, Trump Plaza Hotel all enter Chapter 11. Personal debt reaches ~$900M.
1992
Divorces Ivana Trump. Reported settlement: $14M + housing + other assets.
1993
Marries Marla Maples. Daughter Tiffany born October 1993. Divorce finalized 1999.
1995
Declares $916 million loss on tax return. Converts Mar-a-Lago to private club (purchased 1985 for ~$10M).
2004
The Apprentice premieres on NBC. "You're fired" enters pop culture. Premiere draws 28M viewers.
2004
Trump Hotels Chapter 11 (3rd bankruptcy). $1.8B debt restructured. Trump stake diluted to 27%.
2005
Marries Melania Knauss. Son Barron born March 2006.
2005-07
Failed ventures cluster: Trump University, Trump Mortgage, Trump Vodka, Trump Steaks all launched and ultimately fail.
2009
Trump Entertainment Resorts Chapter 11 (4th casino bankruptcy). Trump resigns from board. Casino era ends.
2011
Becomes prominent voice in birther movement questioning President Obama's citizenship. Raises political profile significantly.
2015
Announces presidential candidacy via Trump Tower escalator. Enters crowded GOP primary field.
2016
Access Hollywood tape surfaces (Oct). Wins presidential election over Hillary Clinton (Nov). Lost popular vote by ~2.9M.
2017
Inaugurated as 45th President. Mueller investigation begins into Russian interference in 2016 election.
2019
First impeachment by House (Dec) for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress re: Ukraine. Acquitted by Senate (Feb 2020).
2020
Loses presidential election to Joe Biden. Contests results across multiple states. Dozens of legal challenges fail.
2021 (Jan 6)
Capitol breach. Rally precedes storming of U.S. Capitol. Second impeachment by House (Jan 13). Acquitted by Senate (Feb 13). 57-43 vote.
2022
FBI executes search warrant at Mar-a-Lago (Aug). Classified documents recovered. NY AG files $250M fraud suit (Sep).
2023
Four indictments in five months: Manhattan DA (Mar), classified docs (Jun), Jan 6 federal (Aug), Georgia RICO (Aug). First former president criminally charged.
2024 (May)
Convicted on 34 felony counts in Manhattan hush money trial. First former president found guilty of crimes. Sentencing delayed.
2024 (Jul)
Assassination attempt at Butler, PA rally. Struck in ear. One attendee killed. Survives and continues campaign.
2024 (Nov)
Wins presidential election over VP Kamala Harris. Returns to White House for non-consecutive second term.
2025
Inaugurated as 47th President (Jan 20). Federal cases dropped per DOJ policy. State cases remain. Signs executive actions on immigration, trade, DOGE initiative.