Donald Trump has been involved in thousands of lawsuits over his lifetime, including personal, business, and presidential-related cases.
- From 1973 until his election as president in 2016, Trump and his businesses were involved in over 4,000 legal cases in U.S. federal and state courts. These included real estate lawsuits, defamation suits, business tax disputes, and accusations of sexual harassment, among others
- During and after his presidency, numerous legal matters and investigations have continued, including civil investigations by the New York Attorney General and multiple lawsuits filed by and against Trump personally
- As president, Trump's administration faced at least 328 federal lawsuits challenging his executive actions by May 1, 2020. These lawsuits covered immigration policies, tariffs, agency funding cuts, and other executive orders. Courts issued more than 200 orders halting parts of his policies in 128 cases
- At least 220 lawsuits were filed against the Trump administration since his inauguration, including challenges to executive orders and agency actions
- Trump himself filed notable lawsuits, such as a racketeering suit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee, and others, which was dismissed and resulted in sanctions against him and his attorneys
In summary, Donald Trump has been involved in thousands of lawsuits throughout his career, with over 4,000 cases before his presidency and hundreds more related to his administration's policies and his personal legal battles during and after his presidency
