The Trump Organization: A House of Cards Built on Corruption
As the investigations into Donald Trump and his associates continue, it is becoming increasingly clear that there is a pattern of criminal activity within his orbit. In recent months, we have seen a number of Trump’s associates indicted or convicted on charges ranging from financial fraud to campaign finance violations.
One of the most notable cases is that of Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal lawyer. Giuliani is currently under investigation by the Justice Department for possible foreign lobbying violations. In recent weeks, the investigation has intensified, with Giuliani being subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury.
The Giuliani investigation is just one of many ongoing probes into Trump and his associates. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is also investigating Trump and the Trump Organization for possible financial fraud. The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is investigating Trump and his associates for possible election interference in Georgia. And the Justice Department is investigating Trump and his associates for possible criminal activity related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign chairman, was indicted on 12 counts of financial fraud and conspiracy in 2017. He was convicted on eight of those counts and sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, but was released early due to his age and health conditions.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty to eight criminal charges in 2018, including campaign finance violations and lying to Congress. He served a three-year prison sentence.
Roger Stone, a longtime Trump confidant, was indicted on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering in 2019. He was convicted on all seven counts and sentenced to 40 months in prison, but was released early due to his age and health conditions.
Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist, was arrested in 2020 in connection with a fundraising campaign for a border wall. He was indicted on two counts of fraud and has pleaded not guilty.
Allen Weisselberg, the former CFO of the Trump Organization, and Jeffrey McConney, a former Trump Organization payroll executive, were both indicted on 15 counts of tax fraud and grand larceny in 2021. They have both pleaded not guilty.
Don Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump are all under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for possible campaign finance violations. They have not been charged with any crimes.
Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal lawyer, is under investigation by the Justice Department for possible foreign lobbying violations. He has not been charged with any crimes.
Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is investigating Trump and the Trump Organization for possible financial fraud. She has not filed any charges against Trump or the Trump Organization.
Fannie Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, is investigating Trump and his associates for possible election interference in Georgia. She has not filed any charges against Trump or his associates.
The Justice Department is investigating Trump and his associates for possible criminal activity related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. They have not filed any charges against Trump or his associates.
| Name | Occupation | Indicted/Charged | Charges | Status |
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| Paul Manafort | Campaign chairman | Indicted | 12 counts of financial fraud and conspiracy | Convicted on 8 counts, sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, released in May 2021 due to age and health conditions |
| Michael Cohen | Personal lawyer | Pleaded guilty | 8 counts of campaign finance violations and lying to Congress | Served 3 years in prison. |
| Roger Stone | Political advisor | Indicted | 7 counts of lying to Congress, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering | Convicted on all 7 counts, sentenced to 40 months in prison, released in July 2021 due to age and health conditions |
| Steve Bannon | White House strategist | Indicted | 2 counts of fraud | Plead not guilty |
| Allen Weisselberg | CFO | Indicted | 15 counts of tax fraud and grand larceny | Plead not guilty |
| Jeffrey McConney | Payroll executive | Indicted | 15 counts of tax fraud and grand larceny | Plead not guilty |
| Don Jr. | Executive vice president | Under investigation | Possible campaign finance violations | Not charged |
| Ivanka Trump | Executive vice president | Under investigation | Possible campaign finance violations | Not charged |
| Eric Trump | Executive vice president | Under investigation | Possible campaign finance violations | Not charged |
| Rudy Giuliani | Personal lawyer | Under investigation | Possible foreign lobbying violations | Not charged |
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| Letitia James | New York Attorney General | Investigating | Possible financial fraud | |
| Fannie Willis | Fulton County District Attorney | Investigating | Possible election interference | |
| Justice Department | Investigating | Possible criminal activity related to January 6 attack on the Capitol |
As investigations into Donald Trump and his associates continue, it is clear that there is a pattern of criminal activity within his orbit. These investigations are important because they could lead to the prosecution of individuals who have broken the law. They also send a message that no one is above the law, not even the former president of the United States.
If Trump and his associates are found guilty of criminal activity, it is essential that they be held accountable. This is not only a matter of justice, but also a matter of upholding the rule of law. The American people deserve to know that their government is run by law-abiding citizens, and that those who break the law will be punished.
Serving justice on Donald Trump and his associates is not only a matter of justice, but also a matter of upholding the rule of law and ensuring the strength of our democracy.
