The Trump Organization

Around 1971, Donald Trump took on a leadership role within The Trump Organization. This marked a significant shift in his involvement with the company.

In 1973, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a civil rights suit against the Trump Organization for violating the 1968 Fair Housing Act by discriminating against Black people in renting apartments.

Donald J. Trump established The Trump Organization in 1980 as the umbrella company for all of his real estate operations and corporate affiliates, including luxury residential real estate developments, office buildings, hotels, casinos, golf courses, and beauty pageants.

In 1984, Donald J. Trump purchased the West Side Rail Yards in New York, which were later transformed into Trump Place, a complex consisting of 16 high-rise luxury residential buildings. The project was considered a major success and a significant revitalization effort for the West Side area.

The Art of the Deal, a book written by Donald Trump and Tony Schwartz, is released and becomes a huge success in the business world, making it one of the best-selling business books of all time.

In 1988, Donald Trump acquires the Plaza Hotel in New York City, a renowned landmark. He invests heavily in renovating both the interior and exterior of the hotel, restoring it to its former glory.

During 1990-1992 recession, Trump's highly leveraged business empire faced collapse with over $5 billion in debt, leading to restructuring and loss of assets.

After extensive restoration work, Donald Trump sells the Plaza Hotel in 1992, having successfully returned the iconic property to its original splendor.

In 1994, Donald Trump acquires the Seven Springs Mansion located in Westchester, NY, adding another prestigious property to his real estate portfolio.

In 1997, the Trump International Hotel & Tower on Central Park West in New York City opened and has since maintained a prestigious reputation, being recognized as the only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond hotel with a Five-Star, Five-Diamond restaurant in New York.

In 2001, Trump World Tower opened in New York City to much acclaim for its architectural excellence and was the tallest residential tower in the city at the time. The property is located at 845 United Nations Plaza.

In 2002, Donald Trump started the extensive restoration and transformation of the Delmonico Hotel into high-end luxury condominiums. The historic hotel, built in 1929, is situated on Park Avenue in New York City, making it a prime location for upscale residential units.

In 2004, the reality television show 'The Apprentice' debuted. The show, hosted by Donald Trump, featured contestants competing in business-related challenges for a chance to work for Trump. It became a popular and influential series in the reality TV genre.

In 2012, The Trump Organization opened its first golf course in Scotland, located in Aberdeen. Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, designed by Dr. Martin Hawtree, is praised as one of the greatest golf courses ever built, offering a spectacular oceanfront setting amidst the Great Dunes of Scotland.

In 2014, the Trump Organization purchased Turnberry, a renowned golf resort in Scotland known for hosting four Open Championships. The family invested over 200 million pounds to restore the property to its former glory, making it one of the top golf resorts globally.

Between October 10, 2016 and October 27, 2016, Donald Trump instructed Michael Cohen to delay making a payment to Stormy Daniels (real name Stephanie Clifford) until after the election to avoid paying altogether, as revealed in emails and text messages.

On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump and Mike Pence were elected as the President and Vice President of the United States respectively, according to NBC News.

On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, as stated in the Manhattan DA Statement of Facts.

On May 23, 2017, Donald Trump personally signed a $35,000 check to Michael Cohen from his personal account. This transaction was later revealed in court filings to be one of nine checks signed by Trump for Cohen.

On October 20, 2017, the Department of Justice granted special counsel Robert Mueller authorization to investigate Michael Cohen, among others, and to follow leads related to his creation and use of Essential Consultants. This marked a significant development in Mueller's investigation into possible collusion with Russia.

The Wall Street Journal published a story revealing Jill Martin's involvement in arbitration at the request of Eric Trump, connecting the Trump Organization to efforts to silence Stormy Daniels. Documents signed by Martin were provided by Avenatti to the Journal.

The FBI conducted raids on Michael Cohen's office, hotel room, and home as part of an investigation by the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan. They seized numerous documents and electronic files related to various matters, including the payment to Stormy Daniels.

Stormy Daniels filed a defamation lawsuit against Trump in Manhattan federal court. The lawsuit was related to a tweet Trump posted about a sketch of a man who allegedly threatened Clifford.

On August 21, 2018, Michael Cohen pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges that included campaign finance violations and criminal tax evasion. Cohen stated that he was directed by Trump to arrange hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal to prevent them from speaking about their alleged affairs with Trump.

On September 20, 2018, American Media Inc. (AMI) privately signed a non-prosecution agreement with the SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office. AMI agreed to cooperate fully with investigators and disclose all information related to the hush money payments made to Karen McDougal. AMI admitted to making the payment to prevent McDougal from publicizing damaging allegations about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.

On February 27, 2019, Michael Cohen testified publicly against Donald Trump before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Cohen mentioned that Trump's organization had made hush money payments to individuals other than women.

On March 7, 2019, Michael Cohen sued the Trump Organization for breach of contract and sought reimbursement for legal fees. The lawsuit also aimed to recover the penalty imposed after Cohen pleaded guilty.

On July 18, 2019, court documents were unsealed, revealing communications among Trump, Hicks, Cohen, and AMI executives. The documents indicated efforts to prevent Stormy Daniels from going public with her claim about Trump.

On August 1, 2019, Manhattan DA Cyrus R. Vance Jr. subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. The investigation focused on the Clifford hush money scandal.

On July 1, 2021, the Manhattan district attorney filed criminal charges against the Trump Organization for a 15-year scheme to defraud the government, conspiracy, and falsifying business records.

The judge ordered the Trump Organization to be supervised by an independent monitor for at least three years, along with hiring an independent compliance director and leadership shakeup. This decision was made due to fraudulent activities committed by Trump and his co-defendants.

Trump posted controversial images and statements on Truth Social, including an image of himself holding a baseball bat alongside a picture of Bragg's head, calling Bragg a 'SOROS BACKED ANIMAL', and criticizing those advocating for peaceful protest.

Trump mentioned the possibility of violence surrounding his potential arrest, expressing concerns about the consequences of false charges on the country.

Former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York City on March 30, 2023, on charges involving a scheme to bury allegations of extramarital affairs that arose during his first White House campaign in 2016. The indictment centers on allegations that Trump falsified internal records kept by his company to hide the true nature of payments made to his then-personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen.

Former President Donald Trump was indicted in Georgia on August 14, 2023, along with 18 others, under Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for various criminal charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election results.

Former President Donald Trump turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail on charges linked to attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. This event occurred on August 24, 2023, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

On September 21, 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James files a lawsuit against Donald Trump, his company, and top executives, accusing them of inflating Trump's net worth by billions of dollars and deceiving banks and others about the value of assets like golf courses and hotels. James refers to the alleged scheme as 'The art of the steal,' linking it to Trump's book 'The Art of the Deal.'

On November 6, 2023, former President Donald Trump testified at his civil fraud trial for about 3½ hours. He denied allegations of duping lenders by exaggerating his wealth on financial statements and criticized the trial as unfair. Trump also made disparaging remarks about Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The potential jury pool in Fort Pierce, which may be favorable to Trump due to the counties' support in the 2020 election, and Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump, are key aspects to watch in Trump's criminal case. The judge's past ruling on classified documents and the involvement of Trump's former lawyer, M. Evan Corcoran, who testified before a grand jury, are also significant factors.

Judge Arthur Engoron orders Donald Trump to pay $355 million in penalties for lying about his wealth on financial statements. The judge criticizes Trump's fraudulent actions, stating that they are shocking and put limitations on Trump's company business.

Former President Donald Trump faces 40 felony counts related to the possession of classified documents and alleged obstruction. The verdict of the case is expected to be announced on May 20, 2024.