Donald Trump’s Legal Battles During Joe Biden’s Presidency: A Series of Major Accusations

Under Joe Biden's presidency, Donald Trump faced a series of major legal battles, both civil and criminal. One of the most significant cases involved accusations of fraud in New York, where Trump and his company allegedly inflated asset values to gain financial advantages. In September 2023, a judge ordered heavy penalties against Trump, including the revocation of certain business licenses, though Trump appealed the decision to avoid or reduce these sanctions.

Meanwhile, Trump was embroiled in a legal battle with writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of assault and defamation dating back to the 1990s. In May 2023, a jury ruled in Carroll’s favor, ordering Trump to pay $5 million in damages. In January 2024, he faced an additional defamation judgment, with an award of $83 million due to repeated defamation claims.

At the federal level, Trump also faced charges related to the retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Special Counsel Jack Smith charged him with obstruction and illegal retention of sensitive information. However, the case faced delays as a favorable judge issued rulings that slowed its progress toward a trial.

In Georgia, Trump was further accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and associates in a high-profile criminal conspiracy case, alleging an organized attempt to alter the electoral outcomes—a grave accusation that highlighted the unprecedented legal challenges he faced.

These cases, coupled with his 2024 presidential campaign, put the U.S. judicial system to the test, raising difficult questions about the balance between justice and transparency during an election cycle​
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