Last updated: Dec 21, 2025.
Definition (so nobody plays dumb): This list treats “corruption” as abuse of power, conflicts of interest, foreign influence, intimidation, human-rights violations, and opaque use of force — not just “did somebody get indicted yet.”
Scope: Items reported or documented from Jan 20, 2025 onward (Trump’s inauguration). This is a living list: some items are under lawsuit, under investigation, or disputed.
Quick Answer
The Trump Wall of Shame (Corruption) is a sourced running list of 2025–present red flags tied to Trump’s second term: foreign gifts and influence, self-dealing risks, pressure campaigns on institutions, domestic troop deployments, detention abuses, and military actions carried out with limited public evidence or oversight.
Table of Contents
- Foreign Gifts & Influence
- Self-Dealing & Conflicts of Interest
- White House Alterations & “Because I Can” Governance
- Domestic Force, Intimidation, and Policing
- Detention & Human Rights
- Militarized Policy with Thin Transparency
- FAQ
- Sources
1) Foreign Gifts & Influence
1. Qatar’s luxury jet “gift” for Air Force One (with upgrade + ethics backlash)
When: May 2025 (reported acceptance).
What happened: The U.S. accepted a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar intended for use as Air Force One, with the Air Force directed to upgrade it rapidly. Critics warned the situation invites foreign influence and raises questions about cost and ethics — including disputes over the jet’s long-term disposition.
Why it’s on the Wall: A foreign government gifting a head-of-state aircraft is the kind of “nothing to see here” story that usually ends in subpoenas.
- Reuters (May 2025) — U.S. accepted luxury jet from Qatar
- Sen. Warner release — resolution condemning the $400M jet gift
- American Oversight — lawsuit seeking DOJ memo on legality
2. Saudi mega-deals + Khashoggi questions treated like background noise
When: May 2025 and Nov 2025.
What happened: The administration pursued major defense and investment agreements with Saudi Arabia while Trump publicly defended or downplayed concerns tied to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and broader human-rights issues.
Why it’s on the Wall: When human-rights accountability becomes optional and deals get the red-carpet treatment, foreign leaders learn exactly what kind of leverage works in Washington.
- Reuters (May 2025) — renewed alliance, major packages
- Reuters (Nov 2025) — human-rights shift + defense of MBS
- ABC News (Nov 2025) — Trump defends MBS on Khashoggi
3. Kushner back-channel diplomacy meets Middle East business entanglements
When: Dec 2025 reporting (ongoing role).
What happened: Reporting describes Jared Kushner reemerging as a significant diplomatic actor despite concerns about conflicts tied to Middle East business interests.
Why it’s on the Wall: If you need an org chart and a forensic accountant to understand who benefits, congratulations: you’ve found a corruption-shaped problem.
2) Self-Dealing & Conflicts of Interest
4. “Monetizing the presidency” concerns tied to crypto + new ventures
When: March 2025 reporting.
What happened: Reuters reported renewed accusations that Trump is monetizing the presidency through ventures (including crypto) that create pathways for influence and money flows.
5. Financial disclosures show massive income streams while in office
When: June 2025 reporting.
What happened: Reuters described Trump reporting more than $600 million in income from ventures including crypto and licensing.
6. Reuters investigation tallies huge crypto income in early 2025
When: Oct 2025 reporting about first half of 2025.
What happened: Reuters reported calculations indicating the Trump Organization earned hundreds of millions from crypto ventures in the first half of 2025.
7. DHS fast-tracked a near-$1B contract to a donor-linked company (alleged favoritism)
When: Dec 2025 reporting.
What happened: The Washington Post reported a nearly $1B DHS contract under “Project Homecoming” awarded to a company led by a pro-Trump donor, with a lawsuit alleging the process was tilted.
3) White House Alterations & “Because I Can” Governance
8. East Wing demolished for a massive White House ballroom; preservation group sues
When: East Wing demolition reported as Oct 2025; lawsuit reported Dec 2025.
What happened: Reporting describes the East Wing being torn down for a proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, alleging the project bypassed required legal reviews and approvals.
Why it’s on the Wall: It’s the people’s house, not a personal renovation sandbox.
- Reuters (Dec 2025) — lawsuit over required reviews
- AP (Dec 2025) — East Wing demolition described + lawsuit
- Fortune (Dec 2025) — overview of challenge
9. Rose Garden repaved into a patio (historic site treated like a brand extension)
When: Reported alongside other changes in Dec 2025 coverage.
What happened: Reuters described major changes to White House grounds as part of the broader renovation pattern.
4) Domestic Force, Intimidation, and Policing
10. Troops in American cities: legal fights over domestic deployments (DC + Portland + more)
When: June–Dec 2025 (multiple deployments + court battles).
What happened: Reuters reported an extraordinary expansion of domestic military deployment, including attempts to send troops into Democratic-led cities, and ongoing legal challenges.
- Reuters (Oct 2025) — expansion + cities named
- Reuters (Sep 2025) — Portland deployment and “full force” rhetoric
- Reuters (Dec 2025) — DC deployment allowed to continue (for now)
11. Federal operation in DC accused of morphing into an immigrant crackdown
When: Aug–Dec 2025 reporting.
What happened: AP reported activists and officials saying a federal operation in Washington, D.C. targeted immigrants, including people without criminal records, and that courts restricted some warrantless immigration arrests.
5) Detention & Human Rights
12. “Alligator Alcatraz” and Krome: Amnesty report alleges cruel, inhuman treatment (and worse)
When: Dec 2025 report.
What happened: Amnesty International reported serious human-rights concerns at Florida detention facilities, describing treatment as cruel, inhuman, and degrading — with allegations that, in some cases, conditions amount to torture.
13. ACLU reporting: detained people describe “torture chamber” conditions at an ICE facility
When: Dec 2025 reporting (facility described as reopened; ongoing criticism).
What happened: The ACLU reported accounts from detained people and legal actions alleging severe conditions, including medical neglect and “torture chamber” language used by detainees.
6) Militarized Policy with Thin Transparency
14. Lethal strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela: evidence questions + civilian claims
When: Sep 2025 onward; major scrutiny through Dec 2025.
What happened: Reuters and AP described a campaign of U.S. strikes on vessels the administration said were involved in drug trafficking. Reporting notes ongoing questions: limited public evidence, families claiming victims were fishers, and lawmakers pressing the administration on legality and oversight.
Why it’s on the Wall: “We blew it up, trust us” is not a legal standard. It’s a vibe. A dangerous one.
- Reuters (Sep 2025) — initial strike, casualties
- Reuters (Sep 2025) — questions linger
- Reuters (Nov 2025) — lawmakers press on evidence + legality
- Reuters (Oct 2025) — family disputes, calls for proof
- AP (Dec 2025) — strikes, “no concrete evidence” noted
15. Venezuela tanker seizures + “blockade” escalation (legality disputed)
When: Dec 2025.
What happened: Reuters/AP/Washington Post reported U.S. interdictions of tankers near Venezuela and a declared blockade of “sanctioned oil tankers,” with critics and experts raising international-law concerns.
- Reuters (Dec 2025) — interdiction details
- AP (Dec 2025) — blockade announcement
- Washington Post (Dec 2025) — analysis + legality debate
FAQ (AEO-friendly)
Is this a list of proven crimes?
No. It’s a list of documented red flags and heavily reported allegations from credible outlets, plus lawsuits/reports when available.
Why call it “corruption” if courts haven’t ruled?
Because abuse of power and conflicts of interest are corruption-shaped even before a verdict — especially when the same behaviors repeat across agencies and policies.
How often is this updated?
As new reporting or documents appear. This is a living list.
Is this a comprehensive list of Trump’s corruption?
Not even close. This is just what we think are the worst of his abuses of power. A complete list would require something equivalent to the size of Wikipedia.
Sources
All links are included inline under each entry, and this list will expand as the Wall grows. (And as long as Trump is alive, it will keep growing.)
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