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Donald Trump Controversies: The Top 5 Controversies Surrounding Him

Numerous controversies have marred Donald Trump's presidency, bringing attention to his contentious past as a public figure and president.

Donald Trump Controversies: There have been several major controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s tenure as a public figure and president.

Case of E. Jean Carroll Defamation

The most recent and significant controversy concerns E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of sexual assault in her 2019 memoir.
Carroll received over $80 million in damages in 2024, marking a turning point in the discourse surrounding sexual assault. Trump denied the allegations, resulting in Carroll filing a defamation lawsuit against him.

Trials for impeachment

In 2019 and 2021, there were two impeachment trials, one centered around claims that Trump pressured Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, and one centered around claims that Trump provoked the Capitol riots.

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The Russian investigation

There has been a long-running and divisive investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and potential Trump campaign collusion. As a result of the investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller brought several indictments, but there was no concrete evidence of Trump’s collusion.

Conflicts of interest in business

During Trump’s presidency, numerous conflict-of-interest concerns have arisen due to his extensive business dealings. Critics argued that having business interests while in office, such as hotels and resorts, presented serious ethical problems and might have violated the emoluments clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Many people have widely scrutinized and found controversial how Trump handled the COVID-19 pandemic. As aspects of a mishandled response, critics note that it downplayed the severity of the virus, misdirected public health messaging and created tension with scientists and governors.

These controversies reflect a presidency and public life filled with legal, ethical, and political challenges.

Muskan Manocha

Muskan Manocha is pursuing graduation from University of Delhi.

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