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Donald J. Trump

45th and 47th U.S. President

The ledger holds five separate records: two civil jury verdicts finding him liable for defamation over his attacks on E. Jean Carroll, a New York judge’s finding that his company falsified financial statements for years, the Trump University class actions settled for $25 million, a criminal conviction for falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments, and the Trump Foundation settlement requiring $2 million in restitution for misuse of charitable funds.

5 receipts on file · Last reviewed 2026-08-03

Filed receipts

RECEIPT_01 · 2019-06 Civil jury verdict

The claim

E. Jean Carroll’s accusation was a hoax and “a con job,” and she was “not my type.”

Made in: Interviews and statements responding to Carroll’s published allegation

The proof

Two separate federal juries found Trump liable. In May 2023 a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation and awarded $5 million. In January 2024 a second jury found him liable for defamation again and awarded $83.3 million.

The record

E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump — U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York · No. 1:19-cv-10296; No. 1:22-cv-10046

Outcome: Jury verdicts of liability; $5 million and $83.3 million in damages

A civil jury heard evidence and found the person liable — usually for defamation or fraud — by a preponderance of the evidence.

E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump — case record ↗

RECEIPT_02 · 2011–2021 Judicial finding

The claim

Financial statements presented Trump Organization assets at values the company knew were inflated to secure loans and insurance terms.

Made in: Annual financial statements submitted to lenders and insurers

The proof

New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron ruled on summary judgment that the defendants were liable for fraud as a matter of law, citing valuations with “no basis in reality,” including a penthouse measured at nearly three times its actual size. The February 2024 judgment imposed roughly $355 million in disgorgement plus interest and barred Trump and his sons from controlling New York companies for years.

The record

People of the State of New York v. Trump Organization, et al. — New York Supreme Court, New York County · Index No. 452154/2022

Outcome: Finding of fraud on summary judgment; final judgment of approximately $355 million plus interest and multi-year corporate bars

A judge ruled the person liable as a matter of law — a bench finding, summary judgment, or trial ruling — after examining the record.

An intermediate appellate panel later reduced parts of the judgment; the fraud finding itself was not erased. Civil matter — no criminal conviction is claimed here.

New York business fraud lawsuit against the Trump Organization — case record ↗

RECEIPT_03 · 2008–2010 Settlement admission

The claim

Trump University instructors were “hand-picked” by Donald Trump and the school held a 90%+ approval rating.

Made in: Trump University advertising and promotional videos

The proof

After years of litigation, Trump settled three class actions — including suits by former students and by the District of Columbia attorney general — for $25 million in November 2016, days before trial. Internal Trump University materials had already shown the “hand-picked” instructor claims were scripted marketing.

The record

Low v. Trump University LLC; Cohen v. Trump; People v. Trump University — U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California; D.C. Superior Court · No. 3:13-cv-00650-GPC-WVG

Outcome: $25 million combined settlement (November 2016)

The case settled for money, and the settlement text itself acknowledges the underlying claims as false. Stronger than an ordinary settlement; we do not count no-admission payouts alone.

The settlement contained no formal admission of wrongdoing. It is included because the settled claims rested on marketing assertions the record contradicted, and because the payout closed three separate cases.

Trump University — litigation record ↗

RECEIPT_04 · 2016–2018 Criminal conviction

The claim

“I never had sexual relations with that woman” (Stormy Daniels) and “I didn’t know about the hush money payments.”

Made in: Public statements and interviews

The proof

A Manhattan jury convicted Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. The conviction proves the records were falsified to conceal the payments, which in turn proves the underlying denials were false. Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge (no jail, no probation).

The record

People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump — New York Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan) · Indictment No. 71543/2023

Outcome: Convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records (May 30, 2024); sentenced to unconditional discharge (January 10, 2025)

A jury or judge found fraud or false statements proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

The conviction was for falsifying records, not for the lies themselves — but the falsification was done to conceal the payments, which proves the denials were false. The unconditional discharge means no jail or probation, but the conviction stands.

Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York — hush money case ↗Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal — legal proceedings ↗

RECEIPT_05 · 1987–2018 Settlement admission

The claim

The Donald J. Trump Foundation was operated as a charitable organization.

Made in: Foundation operations and public statements

The proof

The New York Attorney General’s office found “a stunning pattern of illegality” including using foundation funds to pay off Trump’s personal legal claims, to support his presidential campaign, and to purchase political portraits. Trump agreed to pay $2 million in restitution and dissolve the foundation.

The record

People v. Donald J. Trump Foundation, Inc. — New York Supreme Court, New York County · Index No. 451352/2018

Outcome: $2 million restitution; foundation dissolved (December 2019)

The case settled for money, and the settlement text itself acknowledges the underlying claims as false. Stronger than an ordinary settlement; we do not count no-admission payouts alone.

The settlement required Trump to admit no wrongdoing, but the AG’s findings of illegality were detailed and specific. The foundation was dissolved as part of the settlement.

Donald J. Trump Foundation — misuse of charitable funds ↗

What this file is

This dossier collects contradictions established in legal records. It is not a verdict on everything Donald J. Trump has ever said, and it does not assert intent. Where outcomes have changed on appeal or review, the receipt says so.

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