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- Donald Trump faces numerous ongoing legal challenges as of January 19, 2026, encompassing criminal investigations, civil lawsuits, and state-level inquiries.
- The Department of Justice is pursuing multiple criminal investigations involving Donald Trump.
- donald Trump is also involved in several significant civil lawsuits.
Donald Trump’s Legal Challenges
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Donald Trump faces numerous ongoing legal challenges as of January 19, 2026, encompassing criminal investigations, civil lawsuits, and state-level inquiries. Thes cases span allegations of financial fraud, election interference, and mishandling of classified documents.
Federal Criminal Investigations
The Department of Justice is pursuing multiple criminal investigations involving Donald Trump.
- Classified Documents Case: Trump is facing charges related to the unauthorized retention of classified documents after leaving office. A trial is scheduled for May 20, 2024, but has been subject to multiple delays due to pre-trial motions. Department of Justice Indictment
- January 6th Investigation: Special Counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol,including alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump was indicted on August 1, 2023, on four counts. Department of Justice Indictment – January 6th
- Georgia Election Interference case: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis brought charges against Trump and multiple co-defendants alleging a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia. An indictment was returned on August 14, 2023. Fulton County DA Press Release
Civil Lawsuits
donald Trump is also involved in several significant civil lawsuits.
- New York Civil fraud Case: New york Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Trump,his children,and the Trump Organization fraudulently inflated the value of their assets to obtain favorable loan terms and insurance rates. On February 16, 2024, a New York judge ordered Trump to pay over $355 million in penalties. New York Attorney General Press Release
- E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuits: E. Jean Carroll has successfully sued Trump for defamation related to statements he made denying her allegations of sexual assault. A jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million in damages in january 2024. courtlistener Docket
State-Level Inquiries
Several state attorneys general continue to investigate Trump and his business dealings.
- Washington D.C. Attorney General Investigation: The Attorney General of the District of Columbia filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Trump improperly used funds from his inaugural committee. DC Attorney General Press Release
Status as of January 19, 2026: As of this date, none of the criminal cases have reached a final verdict. Appeals are ongoing in both the New York civil fraud case and the E. Jean Carroll defamation cases. The Georgia election interference case is also proceeding through the courts, with pre-trial motions being actively litigated.