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Why should Donald Trump NOT be President?

Donald Trump’s Exhaustive Controversies and Legal Violations (1970–2025)

Racial Discrimination and Early Scandals

  1. 1973 Housing Discrimination: Settled DOJ lawsuit alleging systemic denial of housing to Black renters, requiring changes to rental practices 1 5 7.

  2. 1980s Casino Discrimination: Ordered Black employees off casino floors during his visits, as reported by former Trump Castle worker Kip Brown 5.

  3. Central Park Five (1989): Funded ads calling for the death penalty for five wrongfully accused Black and Latino teens; later refused to apologize despite DNA exoneration 5.

Sexual Misconduct and Assault Allegations

  1. E. Jean Carroll (1996): Found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in 2023; judge affirmed her rape claim was “substantially true” 1 6.

  2. Katie Johnson (1994): Accused Trump and Jeffrey Epstein of raping her at 13; lawsuit withdrawn due to safety concerns 1 5.

  3. Natasha Stoynoff (2005): Journalist alleged Trump forcibly kissed her during a Mar-a-Lago interview while Melania was pregnant 1.

  4. Stormy Daniels (2016): Paid $130,000 in hush money, leading to 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records in 2024 1 2.

  5. Over 25 Accusers: Women accused Trump of harassment/assault from the 1980s–2000s, including groping and non-consensual kissing 1 5.

Business Fraud and Financial Crimes

  1. Six Corporate Bankruptcies (1990s–2000s): Casinos, airlines, and hotels filed Chapter 11, leaving investors and creditors with losses 1.

  2. Trump University (2016): Settled for $25 million after defrauding students with false promises of real estate success 1 5.

  3. Trump Foundation Misuse (2018): Dissolved for illegal self-dealing, including buying a $10,000 self-portrait 1 5.

  4. $454 Million Fraud Judgment (2024): Fined for inflating property values to secure loans and tax benefits 6.

Presidency (2017–2021)

  1. Muslim Travel Ban (2017): Issued executive order targeting majority-Muslim nations, blocked by courts as discriminatory 1 9.

  2. Family Separation Policy: Over 5,500 migrant children separated from parents, causing lasting trauma 1 6.

  3. Transgender Military Ban (2017): Barred transgender individuals from serving, reversing Obama-era protections 6.

  4. COVID-19 Mismanagement: Downplayed severity, promoted hydroxychloroquine, and contradicted health experts 1 6.

  5. Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal: Undermined global climate efforts 1 6.

  6. Impeachments:

    • 2019: For extorting Ukraine to investigate Biden 1 2.

    • 2021: For inciting the January 6 insurrection 1 2 9.

Election Interference and Authoritarian Threats

  1. January 6 Insurrection (2021): Spread election lies, inciting a violent Capitol attack that left five dead 1 2 6.

  2. Georgia Election Call (2021): Pressured officials to “find 11,780 votes” to overturn Biden’s win 2 6.

  3. 2024 Immunity Claim: Argued presidents should have “absolute immunity,” enabling unchecked power 2 4.

  4. Project 2025 Proposals: Plans to criminalize protests, ban abortion pills, and expand presidential authority to suppress dissent 4.

Post-Presidency Legal Battles

  1. Classified Documents Case (2023): Charged with mishandling national security files; dismissed in 2025 2 4.

  2. Federal Election Interference Charges (2023): Indicted for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election 2.

  3. Georgia Racketeering Case (2024): Charged with pressuring officials; later dropped 1 2.

Second-Term Authoritarianism (2025)

  1. Capitol Riot Pardons: Commuted sentences of 1,500+ January 6 attackers, including those who assaulted police 8.

  2. Birthright Citizenship Order: Unconstitutional attempt to end 14th Amendment protections, blocked by courts 4 8.

  3. Wind Energy Ban: Halted federal approvals, sabotaging climate goals4.

  4. USAID Dismantling: Shuttered 83% of global aid programs, abandoning HIV/AIDS prevention and stranded workers 4.

  5. DOGE Data Access: Granted Elon Musk’s agency access to Treasury and Social Security systems, risking privacy 4.

Racist and Xenophobic Rhetoric

  1. 2016 Campaign Launch: Called Mexican immigrants “rapists” 5.

  2. Charlottesville (2017): Defended “very fine people on both sides” after white supremacist violence 5.

  3. “Shithole Countries” (2018): Dismissed immigrants from Africa and Haiti 5.

  4. “Chinese Virus” Tweet (2020): Fueled anti-Asian hate crimes 5.

Global Recklessness

  1. NATO Threats: Promised to abandon allies and praised Putin 4 1 2.

  2. Trade Wars: Disrupted markets with tariffs on China and the EU 4 1 2.

  3. Iran Nuclear Deal Withdrawal (2018): Destabilized Middle East diplomacy 1 2.

Ethical Collapse

  1. 3,700+ Conflicts of Interest: Profited from presidency via Trump Organization properties and foreign deals 1 3.

  2. ACN Pyramid Scheme (2005–2015): Promoted fraudulent venture on The Apprentice, hiding $8.8 million 4.

  3. “Fifth Avenue” Remark (2016): Boasted he could “shoot someone” without losing voters 1.

This comprehensive list, spanning five decades, documents Trump’s systemic corruption, legal defiance, and erosion of democratic norms. From sexual violence and racism to authoritarian policies and global destabilization, these incidents collectively illustrate why his candidacy remains an existential threat to U.S. governance and civil rights.

What is Fascism, and How does Trump fit into that definition?

Based on the information from Realtime Fascism | Tracking Fascist Trends in the US, which currently assesses the fascism threat in the US as Mild (27%), here's a concise definition of fascism as it manifests today, incorporating key characteristics:

Fascism in the US, as tracked by the website, exhibits the following characteristics:

  • Powerful and Continuing Nationalism: A strong emphasis on national identity and unity.

  • Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights: A tendency to disregard or minimize human rights.

  • Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause: Creating unity by identifying and blaming specific groups.

  • Supremacy of the Military: A high regard for military strength and its role in society.

  • Rampant Sexism: Discrimination or prejudice based on gender.

  • Controlled Mass Media: Influence or control over media outlets to promote a specific narrative.

  • Obsession with National Security: An excessive focus on national security concerns.

  • Religion and Government are Intertwined: A close relationship between religious institutions and the government.

  • Corporate Power is Protected: Policies that favor and protect the interests of corporations.

  • Labor Power is Suppressed: Actions that weaken the rights and influence of labor unions.

  • Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts: A negative view or lack of appreciation for intellectual pursuits and artistic expression.

  • Obsession with Crime and Punishment: A strong focus on law and order, often with harsh penalties.

  • Rampant Cronyism and Corruption: Favoritism and dishonesty within the government.

  • Fraudulent Elections: Attempts to manipulate or undermine the integrity of elections.