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User: How far back does trump history of corruption go?

How far back does trump history of corruption go?

Assistant: Donald Trump's history of controversies and allegations related to corruption, fraud, or unethical behavior goes back s…

Donald Trump's history of controversies and allegations related to corruption, fraud, or unethical behavior goes back several decades—starting long before his presidency. Here's a general timeline highlighting key points:

1970s–1980s

• 1973: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Trump Management (Donald and his father Fred Trump’s company) for racial discrimination in their rental practices. The case was settled without admission of wrongdoing but with a consent decree requiring changes.
• 1980s: Trump faced multiple allegations of using mob-linked contractors and suppliers in his construction projects, especially in Atlantic City casinos and New York real estate.

1990s

• Casino Failures: Trump’s casinos, including the Taj Mahal, went through multiple bankruptcies. Shareholders and investors often lost money while Trump avoided personal financial ruin.
• Trump University planning begins (later becomes a major controversy in the 2000s).

2000s

• Trump University (2005–2010): Marketed as a real estate education program, it was later sued for fraud. In 2016, Trump settled for $25 million without admitting wrongdoing.
• Charity Misuse: The Trump Foundation faced scrutiny for misusing charitable funds for personal or political gain. This became a bigger issue later.

2010s

• 2016 Campaign: Accusations of financial conflicts of interest, ties to foreign governments, and coordination with Russia dominated headlines. The Mueller investigation found no criminal conspiracy but detailed numerous questionable contacts.
• 2017–2021 Presidency: - Emoluments lawsuits: Accused of profiting from his presidency via his businesses. - Ukraine scandal: Led to his first impeachment in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. - Trump Foundation dissolved (2018): A New York court ordered it to shut down after findings of "a shocking pattern of illegality."

Post-Presidency (2021–present)

• Criminal indictments: As of 2023–2024, Trump faces multiple criminal indictments, including: - Hush money payments (Manhattan DA case) - Classified documents mishandling (federal case in Florida) - Election interference in Georgia - January 6-related charges (federal)

In summary, Trump's controversial dealings go back at least 50 years, beginning with real estate practices in the 1970s and stretching into legal battles and criminal charges in the 2020s.

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User: Create a graphical timeline of this

Create a graphical timeline of this

Assistant: Here's a graphical timeline highlighting key moments in Donald Trump's history of controversies and alleged corruption,…

Here's a graphical timeline highlighting key moments in Donald Trump's history of controversies and alleged corruption, spanning from the 1970s to recent years. Let me know if you'd like a version you can download or an expanded version with more events.