Trump's True Crimes

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 31: "Kids in Cages" In this episode, we explore the family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexico border, known as "Kids in Cages." We examine how Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy led to the separation of over 5,400 children from their families, the inhumane conditions they endured, and the lasting emotional impact. De...

Trump’s True Crimes Episode 30: "The Muslim Ban" In this episode, we dive into one of Donald Trump’s first executive actions: the Muslim Ban . Signed in January 2017, it sought to restrict entry into the U.S. from seven predominantly Muslim countries. We explore the ban’s controversial nature, its legal challenges, and the backlash it ignited. Trump's focus on national security was w...

Trump's True Crimes Episode 29: "The Popular Vote Loser" In this episode, we explore the 2016 presidential election, where Donald Trump won the presidency despite losing the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes. We examine how Trump’s rejection of the popular vote and his false claims of voter fraud set the stage for political division and distrust in the electoral process.

Trump’s True Crimes Episode 28: "The Birther-in-Chief" In this episode, we examine Donald Trump’s role in promoting the birther conspiracy theory, which questioned Barack Obama’s citizenship and legitimacy as president. Despite the evidence, Trump fueled racial divisions and used the lie to build his political brand. We explore how this strategy helped him rise to power.

Trump's True Crimes Episode 27: "The Central Park Five" In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of the Central Park Five , five innocent teenagers wrongfully convicted of a brutal crime in 1989. Despite being coerced into false confessions and having no physical evidence linking them to the crime, Donald Trump publicly called for their execution. Even after their exone...

Episode 26: "Porn Star Payout" In this episode, we explore the scandal surrounding Donald Trump's affair with Stormy Daniels and the $130,000 hush money payment that rocked his 2016 presidential campaign. From the legal battles over the non-disclosure agreement to the involvement of Trump’s family, this case reveals the web of lies, manipulation, and cover-ups that plagued his presid...

Trump's True Crimes Episode 25: The Serial Cheater In this episode of Trump’s True Crimes , we explore the troubling pattern of Donald Trump’s infidelities, sexual harassment accusations, and the women who have come forward with disturbing stories. From Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal to over a dozen other allegations of unwanted advances and assaults, Trump’s relationships with women have b...

Episode 24: Ivana’s Deposition In this episode, we delve into the explosive deposition given by Ivana Trump during her 1990 divorce from Donald Trump. In a sworn statement, Ivana accused Donald of a violent altercation, describing it as an act of rape, although she later walked back the specific term. Despite her testimony being sealed, it offers a rare and troubling glimpse into the abusive and c...

Trump’s True Crimes Episode 23: Trump & Epstein In this episode, we unravel the controversial relationship between Donald Trump and the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein. Despite Trump’s attempts to distance himself from Epstein after his arrest, the connections between the two men are undeniable. From shared social spaces and private jet flights to disturbing allegations of abuse and exploit...

Episode 22: The Apprentice Illusion In Episode 22 of Trump’s True Crimes , we dive into the world of reality television, specifically The Apprentice , the show that transformed Donald Trump into a household name. With a carefully crafted image of a ruthless, self-made billionaire, Trump leveraged the show to further manipulate his public persona. Behind the scenes, however, was a different reality...

Trump’s True Crimes: Episode 21 – The Mar-a-Lago Heist In this episode, we uncover the true story behind Donald Trump’s acquisition of Mar-a-Lago, a property once willed to the American people. Originally the estate of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post, Mar-a-Lago was intended to be preserved as a national landmark, open to the public. However, through a series of legal maneuvers and questionab...

Trump's True Crimes: Episode 20 - The Charity Thief In this episode, we uncover the shocking story behind the Trump Foundation , a charity that was supposed to support worthy causes but ended up being a personal slush fund for Donald Trump. From using charitable donations to settle lawsuits to purchasing portraits of himself, Trump manipulated his foundation for his own gain. We dive deep into...

Trump’s True Crimes - Episode 19: The University of Fraud In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Trump University , a so-called real estate education program that promised to teach students how to achieve wealth, using Donald Trump’s own "secrets" of success. Instead, it turned out to be nothing more than a high-priced scam. Students paid thousands of dollars for seminars and mento...

Trump’s True Crimes – Episode 18: The Tax Dodge King Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes during his first year as President—and nothing at all in most of the years before that. This episode exposes the massive losses he claimed, the suspicious $72.9 million refund under IRS audit, and the foreign taxes he paid to countries like China while skipping out at home. From $70,000 haircut...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 17: The Deutsche Bank Deal By the late 1990s, Donald Trump was radioactive—blacklisted by almost every major U.S. bank after a trail of bankruptcies and unpaid debts. But one bank kept lending: Deutsche Bank . This episode uncovers how Trump secured hundreds of millions in loans despite falsified financials, how Deutsche Bank was entangled in a $10 billion Russian mon...

Trump's True Crimes Episode 16: The King of Failure From 1985 to 1994, Donald Trump lost more than $1 billion —more than any other American taxpayer. Yet, he used those staggering losses to avoid paying federal income taxes for years. This episode unpacks Trump’s long string of business failures, from Trump Airlines to Trump Steaks, and how he spun defeat into the illusion of success. It’s the...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 15: The Family Fortune Heist Long before Donald Trump entered politics, he pulled off one of the largest known tax fraud schemes in modern American history—against the government, his own father, and even his niece. This episode exposes how Trump and his siblings secretly siphoned over $400 million from Fred Trump’s real estate empire using fake companies, manipulated...

Trump’s True Crimes – Episode 14: “The Pageant President” Donald Trump didn’t just own beauty pageants—he controlled them. This episode uncovers how Trump used his ownership of Miss USA, Miss Universe, and Miss Teen USA to build power, media access, and influence—while facing disturbing accusations of walking in on underage contestants, manipulating outcomes, and blurring the line between business...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 13: “The Baron and the Billionaire” In the 1980s, Donald Trump created a fake persona—"John Barron"—to secretly promote himself to the media. This alias helped him lie about his wealth, land a spot on the Forbes 400, and secure hundreds of millions in bank loans. It was the con that built his empire. Years later, Trump even named his son after the lie. This...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 12: Ivana, Hitler, and the Divorce Files In 1990, Donald Trump’s golden image cracked—revealing something far darker. Ivana Trump’s divorce deposition accused Donald of rape , describing a violent assault inside their home. Soon after, friends revealed he kept a book of Hitler’s speeches by his bedside —which Trump later admitted. This episode uncovers the disturbing...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 11: The House Always Loses Trump built an empire of casinos—then bankrupted every one of them. From Trump Plaza to the Taj Mahal, six casino bankruptcies left behind shattered pensions, unpaid contractors, and billions in debt. But Donald Trump walked away richer each time, using bankruptcy laws like a cheat code and spinning failure into fame. This episode exposes ho...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 10: Casino Chips & Shell Games As his casino empire crumbled in the early '90s, Donald Trump needed a miracle. It came in the form of $3.5 million in casino chips —purchased by Fred Trump, never gambled, never cashed. The illegal bailout was just the beginning. Next came All County Building Supply , a shell company the Trump family used to steal millions from...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 9: The Award That Shouldn’t Exist After being sued for racial discrimination in housing, Donald Trump didn’t apologize—he rebranded. Forced by a federal court to advertise to Black renters, Trump spun his punishment into a PR campaign. He posed with Black leaders, cozied up to Jesse Jackson, and eventually landed praise from the NAACP and a civil rights award— for com...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 8: The Tower and the Teamsters Trump Tower was Donald’s crown jewel—but behind the gold and glass were undocumented laborers, unpaid wages, and concrete soaked in mob control. Trump hired non-union immigrant workers off the books, then stiffed them. He bypassed labor rules—except when dealing with the Teamsters, whose concrete contracts came courtesy of the Genovese a...

Trump’s True Crimes : Episode 7: The Rent Is Too Damn Fake Fred and Donald Trump found a way to legally raise rents on working-class tenants—by faking apartment renovations. They inflated repair costs, forged invoices, and pushed rent-stabilized families out using a pen instead of a wrecking ball. No fines. No charges. Just higher profits. This episode uncovers how the Trumps quietly scammed New Y...