Trial of Donald Trump

Last updated November 27, 2025

Trial of Donald Trump may refer to these legal cases against Donald Trump in his personal capacity, some of which led to a trial:

Criminal prosecutions

Convicted

Prosecution of Donald Trump in New York, a criminal trial held April 15–May 30, 2024. Trump was found guilty on 34 counts related to falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to pornographic film actress Stormy Daniels. He received an unconditional discharge.

Dismissed

Federal prosecution of Donald Trump (classified documents case), a dismissed case on 40 charges of mishandling classified documents after Trump's presidency.
Federal prosecution of Donald Trump (election obstruction case) a dismissed case on 4 conspiracy and obstruction charges, including for his involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. It had been delayed by Trump v. United States (2024), in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution for acts considered "official".
Georgia election racketeering prosecution, a dismissed case on 10 charges (originally 13)^[1] regarding electoral decertification attempts. The court removed Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis from the case. Pete Skandalakis appointed himself as the new prosecutor and dropped all charges.^[2]

Impeachment trials

First impeachment trial of Donald Trump, 2020, acquitted on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress
Second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, 2021, acquitted on incitement to insurrection

Notable civil lawsuits

2024 presidential eligibility of Donald Trump, encompassing a number of state and federal civil proceedings, with all of them either dismissed or overturned
- Trump v. Anderson , 2024, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress determines ballot eligibility for federal officeholders^[3]
E. Jean Carroll v. Trump , 2019–2024, a concluded suit regarding sexual assault and defamation
New York v. Trump et al , 2019–2024, a concluded suit regarding fraudulently misrepresenting the value of real estate
Thompson v. Trump , 2021–present, ongoing suit alleging responsibility for the January 6 United States Capitol attack

References

↑ Brumback, Kate; Richer, Alanna Durkin (March 13, 2024). "Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case". AP News. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
↑ Gregorian, Dareh; Gile, Charlie (November 26, 2025). "Georgia prosecutor who took over 2020 election interference case says he's dropping charges against Trump and others". NBC News. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
↑ Sherman, Mark (March 4, 2024). "Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack". Associated Press. Retrieved March 4, 2024.

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[1] Brumback, Kate; Richer, Alanna Durkin (March 13, 2024). "Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case". AP News. Retrieved March 13, 2024.

[:23-2] Gregorian, Dareh; Gile, Charlie (November 26, 2025). "Georgia prosecutor who took over 2020 election interference case says he's dropping charges against Trump and others". NBC News. Retrieved November 26, 2025.

[3] Sherman, Mark (March 4, 2024). "Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack". Associated Press. Retrieved March 4, 2024.

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