Exposure To Chinese InterestsThe Trump family maintained their close ties to China while Donald Trump was serving as President of the United States, raising numerous questions regarding ethics and conflicts of interest. As President, Trump has treated China and its authoritarian leader with kid gloves, backing down repeatedly and ceding America’s leadership role in the world.
Trump Lets Lobbyists And Big Business Run The Government Trump let lobbyists, big businesses, and donors run wild with federal government power to serve their own interests.
Continued to Profit from Business Donald Trump has turned the presidency into a cash cow to support his business interests around the country and the world. At the same time, Trump and his children have turned the presidency into an infomercial in an attempt to benefit their bottom line.-
Business Empire Has Fostered Foreign Corruption Donald Trump’s business empire has exposed him to unprecedented corruption and foreign interference. His refusal to fully separate himself from his business has meant foreign governments have spent untold amounts corruptly buying their way into Trump’s good graces. Trump has also put the interests of his personal businesses ahead of the American people influencing his foreign and domestic policy decisions for his own benefit.
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Anti-democracy/Solicits Foreign Interference The major investigations of Trump's presidency, including his impeachment and the Mueller Report, have established a pattern showing that Trump will do anything to maintain his own power, including solicit foreign governments to undermine American democracy.
Nepotism Donald Trump’s campaign and administration have put personal connections over experience, placing Trump cronies in high level roles in government they are ill-equipped to handle and letting friends and family profit off campaigning. Close friends and allies have consolidated power within the American government and the Republican Party turning the apparatus into a for-profit machine at the expense of the American people.-
Corrupt and Incompetent AdministrationTrump’s election brought on an environment of corruption and incompetence that pervades the whole administration. His appointees have repeatedly used their office to enrich themselves and their families, or else have hurt the nation by leading government agencies for which they are woefully ill-equipped.
Cheats At Campaign Finance Unregistered with the FEC, Donald Trump ran his 2024 campaign, breaching ad limits and funding personal and campaign expenses through his leadership PAC.
Oman Deal Raised Ethical Concerns Post-acquittal, Donald Trump has engaged in a controversial multibillion-dollar real estate deal with the Omani government, brokered by Saudi group Dar Al Arkan, raising ethical and social concerns.
Family Ties To Saudi Arabia Trump and Jared Kushner supported Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman post Khashoggi's assassination. The Trumps had numerous Saudi business ties, with Trump's hotels benefiting notably during his presidency.
Trump’s Georgia Lawyer Donated to Fani Willis’ DA Campaign Trump's Georgia lawyer, Drew Findling, donated $1,440 to DA Fani Willis in 2020. Willis later indicted Trump on 41 RICO counts related to the Georgia election. Previously a Trump critic, Findling also donated $8,400 to Biden-supporting committees in 2020.
Trump Had A History Of Not Paying His Lawyers Donald Trump encountered multiple legal fee disputes. Levine Staller successfully sued him for $1.25 million. Morrison Cohen settled a $500,000 disagreement out of court. William Scherer claimed $5,000, and David Hopper settled a $95,000 dispute. Michael Cohen's $3.8 million lawsuit was resolved in 2023. Additionally, several 2020 election lawyers, including Rudy Giuliani, struggled to receive due payments.
Trump’s Rhetoric Has A Lengthy Record Of Threatening And Inciting Violence Donald Trump's rhetoric has been linked to violence and threats by his supporters, with over 40 documented instances where individuals cited him as their motivation. This pattern spans from his 2015 campaign through his presidency, leading to legal challenges and gag orders against him. Notably, his comments influenced the actions of those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack and a 2022 attack on the FBI office in Cincinnati after his Mar-a-Lago home was searched.
Trump's Criminal Enterprise Donald Trump's rhetoric has been linked to over 40 instances of violence or threats by his supporters, as reported by ABC News. Additionally, 174 individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot cited Trump as their motivation, according to the Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington. Following a 2022 FBI search of Trump's home, an assailant attacked an FBI office in Cincinnati, spurred by Trump's antagonistic stance towards the agency. Trump's campaign and presidency have been marked by controversial comments encouraging violence against protestors, the media, and political rivals.
Donald Trump Has Deep Ties To Anti-IVF Movement Trump consistently appointed anti-IVF judges and officials, proposed rules allowing health care workers to deny IVF services based on moral beliefs, and denied citizenship to children born abroad through IVF. Despite his public support statements, his actions aligned with anti-IVF advocates.
Trump Called Into Events With Controversial Far-Right Figures To Deliver Messages Of Support To save money and avoid being seen with controversial groups, Trump frequently called into events instead of attending in person. This allowed him to court far-right groups and their followers without direct association.- Trump’s Ties To Project 2025 The Heritage Foundation, praised by Trump and creator of Project 2025, developed a comprehensive plan for the next conservative president, involving numerous former Trump administration officials and senior aides, and played a significant role in the 2024 Republican National Convention which nominated Trump, with contributions from Trump's 2024 campaign team and key figures like JD Vance and Paul Dans.
Trump And Rally Costs Donald Trump cost municipal governments and taxpayers over $1.8 million for public safety-related services due to rallies and events, with a history of not reimbursing these expenses.
Authoritarian Donald Trump has demonstrated autocratic tendencies that have only accelerated after his acquittal in the U.S. Senate.
Abuses Pardon PowerTrump has made a mockery of the justice system by pardoning corrupt sycophants and well-heeled supporters of his campaigns or business ventures. His use of executive clemency has sent out a clear message that corruption is more than welcome under his administration.
Mental Decline The President’s record of erratic and disturbing behavior has long concerned mental health professional and his own officials. Since he began his presidential campaign in 2015, Trump has had numerous episodes of erratic and disturbing behavior that raised questions of his mental and neurological fitness.
Lazy Donald Trump spends most of his time playing golf, watching television, tweeting, and hanging out at his resorts. Meanwhile he doesn't read his intelligence reports or briefings, and asks for documents to be kept short with as many pictures as possible.
Liar Donald Trump has told more lies as president than any of his predecessors.
Sexual Predator Trump has a long history of assaulting, harassing, and generally preying on women. While much of the allegations of his predatory behavior came out before the last election, new details have emerged. Now as president, he has used the weight of his office as well as his near “unlimited” financial resources to avoid ever facing significant consequences.
Racist From his campaign against the Central Park Five, thorugh his reported statements before and after winning the presidency, Trump's racial prejudice is well established.
Embarrassing Buffoon Trump’s continuous missteps have turned the role of the President, once considered the most powerful in the world, to a national embarrassment and international laughingstock.
Accepted Campaign Cash From A Killer Trump accepted thousands of dollars from a convicted killer. So much for tough on crime!- 🔁 Flip-Flopper Trump constantly says one thing and does another.
Copied DeSantis’ Policy Agenda Trump copied DeSantis’ policy agenda, adopting similar stances on squatters' rights, parental rights in education, and banning a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Attacks On Black Women Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Black women, including Kamala Harris, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Maxine Waters, Frederica Wilson, Fani Willis, Jemele Hill, and April Ryan, using derogatory and false statements to undermine their credibility and contributions.
- 🤢 Jim Jordan Allegations suggest Rep. Jim Jordan knew of abuse at Ohio State, but he denies knowledge and is not named in lawsuits. The extent of his awareness remains debated.