Trump legal charges and court cases

The latest news, analysis and updates on Donald Trump’s legal issues.

Tracking the Trump criminal cases

A definitive guide to the key players and legal risks in the four criminal probes of the former president.

By POLITICO Staff

Trump appeals New York civil fraud judgment that threatens his business

Former president was ordered to pay $454 million for inflating net worth to secure loans.

By Erica Orden |

Trump is poised to bypass his legal woes thanks to judges he appointed

The string of victories reflects luck and timing.

By Kyle Cheney |

Read the Mar-a-Lago classified documents ruling

Judge Aileen Cannon concluded that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.

By POLITICO Staff |

The unusual legal risk Trump will have to navigate at the RNC

There’s a high likelihood that others involved in Trump’s alleged crimes could be in Milwaukee.

By Kyle Cheney |

Trump seeks new pause in classified documents case, citing Supreme Court’s immunity ruling

Trump is trying to wield immunity as a shield in all of criminal cases.

By Kyle Cheney |

The terrifying SEAL Team 6 scenario lurking in the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling

The Supreme Court’s immunity ruling this week makes the hypothetical scenario raised during oral arguments — in which a president can’t be prosecuted for murder — well, possible.

By Kelsey Griffin, Erica Orden and Lara Seligman |

Trump’s sentencing in New York delayed until Sept. 18

The sentencing, which had been set for July 11, will now take place less than two months before Election Day.

By Erica Orden |

Trump’s New York sentencing likely delayed while he tries to toss conviction after immunity ruling

Manhattan prosecutors said they don’t oppose delaying the former president’s sentencing date so that attorneys can submit new arguments.

By Erica Orden |

Progressive advocacy group plans $10M offensive targeting Supreme Court

Demand Justice aims to take on a network of far-right groups that have helped reshape the high court.

By Heidi Przybyla |

The Supreme Court Gave Trump a Stunning Gift — and Rewrote the Constitution

Special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan have a narrow path to move forward with a trial.

By Ankush Khardori |