Charges against Trump

Google -   Donald Trump has faced multiple criminal indictments, convictions, and congressional impeachments related to business records, election interference, classified documents, and official conduct:

New York Felony Conviction (Hush Money Case)

• Charges: 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in New York State Supreme Court.

• Offense: A "catch and kill" scheme involving disguised reimbursement payments made to cover up a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

• Verdict & Status: A Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts on May 30, 2024. In January 2025, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge (no jail time, fines, or probation). His legal team continues efforts to challenge and overturn the conviction in court.

Federal Election Interference Case (2020 Election / January 6)

• Charges: 4 federal counts including Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding, Obstruction of an Official Proceeding, and Conspiracy Against Rights.

• Offense: Alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

• Status: Impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, leading to a narrowed superseding indictment by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Georgia State Election Case

• Charges: 13 felony counts including racketeering (RICO) and soliciting a public officer to violate their oath.

• Offense: Alleged efforts to interfere with and overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.

• Status: Proceedings have been paused amid legal challenges and controversies regarding the district attorney's office.

Classified Documents Case (Florida)

• Charges: 40 felony counts regarding willful retention of national defense information and obstruction of justice.

• Offense: Allegedly removing classified documents from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago estate and resisting government efforts to retrieve them.

• Status: Dismissed by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a decision appealed by the Special Counsel.

Congressional Impeachments

• First Impeachment (2019): Impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power (soliciting foreign interference from Ukraine) and obstruction of Congress. Acquitted by the U.S. Senate (48–52 and 47–53).

• Second Impeachment (2021): Impeached by the House for incitement of insurrection following the January 6 Capitol attack. Acquitted by the U.S. Senate (57–43).