The Stark Irony of Donald Trump’s Rhetoric: Convicted Felon, Sexual Assault Liability, and the Immigrant Narrative
Donald Trump’s political identity has long relied on painting immigrants and convicted felons as existential threats to America. He frames himself as the law-and-order candidate, promising to clean up corruption, restore justice, and "make America great again" — often by vilifying those on the margins of society.
But a deeper look at Trump’s legal history, personal conduct, and presidency reveals a stunning contradiction: he is everything he warns the public about.
This article documents the full range of Trump's misconduct — including felony convictions, sexual assault liability, two impeachments, dozens of lawsuits, alleged racist actions, January 6 involvement, and multiple bankruptcies — to expose the hypocrisy of one of the most controversial figures in modern political history.
🔴 Criminal Convictions and Civil Liabilities
34 Felony Convictions (2024)
In May 2024, Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York for falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, linked to his 2016 campaign.
This marks the first time in U.S. history a former president has been convicted of a felony.
In January 2025, Trump received an “unconditional discharge” — no jail time — yet the felony convictions remain on his record.
Sexual Assault Liability – E. Jean Carroll (2023–2024)
In May 2023, a federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll.
Carroll accused him of assaulting her in the 1990s; the jury awarded her $5 million.
In 2024, the courts upheld the ruling despite Trump’s appeal — legally affirming his liability.
🔴 Sexual Misconduct Allegations
More than 25 women have publicly accused Trump of sexual misconduct — ranging from unwanted touching to assault — including:
Jessica Leeds
Natasha Stoynoff
Summer Zervos
Jill Harth
...and others.
Trump has denied all accusations, but multiple incidents are corroborated by witnesses, and some lawsuits resulted in settlements or public fallout.
🔴 Two Presidential Impeachments
Trump is the only U.S. president impeached twice:
First Impeachment (2019):
Charged with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress for pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.
Acquitted by Senate Republicans in 2020.
Second Impeachment (2021):
Charged with incitement of insurrection for his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Acquitted again, but 7 Republican senators voted to convict — the most bipartisan impeachment vote in history.
🔴 Lawsuits: A Career Pattern
Trump and his businesses have faced over 3,500 lawsuits over the past 40 years, involving:
Fraud (Trump University) – Settled for $25 million.
Breach of contract – With contractors, vendors, and employees.
Discrimination – Including racial bias in housing (1970s DOJ lawsuit).
Defamation – Including from E. Jean Carroll and others.
Election-related – Dozens of failed lawsuits to overturn 2020 results.
His legal record paints a picture of a man frequently at odds with the law, often using wealth and delay tactics to avoid consequences.
🔴 Use of Undocumented Immigrant Labor
Despite his anti-immigration stance, Trump’s companies have employed undocumented immigrants for years:
Workers at Trump National Golf Club in New York and New Jersey came forward in 2018–2019, stating they were hired knowing they lacked legal status.
Workers say they were paid under-the-table, intimidated, and threatened with deportation.
Trump Org later fired many of these employees — only after their status became public.
🔴 Racist History and Behavior
Trump’s record includes a pattern of racially discriminatory behavior, including:
Housing discrimination (1973) – DOJ sued Trump Management for refusing to rent to Black tenants.
Central Park Five (1989) – Took out full-page ads calling for the death penalty for five Black and Latino teens later exonerated by DNA. He never apologized.
Birtherism (2008–2016) – Promoted a false conspiracy that Barack Obama wasn’t born in the U.S.
"Shithole countries" (2018) – Referring to African and Caribbean nations.
"Very fine people on both sides" – Referring to white supremacists in Charlottesville.
🔴 January 6 Capitol Insurrection
Trump encouraged a violent mob to march on the U.S. Capitol to “stop the steal” on January 6, 2021.
His speech at the rally fueled what became the largest attack on the Capitol since 1814.
Over 1,200 people have been arrested for participating.
The bipartisan January 6 Committee concluded Trump was "central" to the attack and suggested criminal referrals to the Department of Justice.
🔴 Six Corporate Bankruptcies
Trump claims to be a brilliant businessman, yet his companies have filed for bankruptcy six times, primarily involving his casinos and hotels:
Trump Taj Mahal (1991)
Trump Castle (1992)
Trump Plaza Hotel (1992)
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts (2004)
Trump Entertainment Resorts (2009)
Trump Entertainment Resorts again (2014)
Each bankruptcy involved massive debt, layoffs, and financial mismanagement, with Trump often walking away intact while investors and employees suffered.
🔴 Melania’s O-1 “Einstein” Visa
Melania Trump immigrated to the U.S. from Slovenia under the O-1 visa — a program for individuals with “extraordinary ability” in fields like science, arts, or business.
Critics questioned how Melania qualified, as her modeling portfolio was not unusually distinguished by industry standards.
This stands in sharp contrast to Trump's harsh immigration policies, including banning low-skilled workers, while benefiting from a high-prestige visa for his spouse.
🔴 A Privileged Exception to the Rule
Ultimately, Trump’s ability to avoid jail, delay accountability, and rise politically — despite such a vast history of misconduct — is a testament to wealth, whiteness, and elite status in America.
Had he been a person of color, a poor man, or a migrant, the system would not have been so lenient.
His narrative blaming felons and immigrants is not just ironic — it’s a calculated deflection from his own record.
🔴 Conclusion: The Hypocrisy of Power
Donald Trump’s record — 34 felony convictions, sexual assault liability, impeachments, lawsuits, racism, exploitation of immigrants, and a trail of financial ruin — stands as the most scandal-ridden of any U.S. president in history.
No other president has ever:
Been convicted of felonies
Been found liable for sexual assault
Been impeached twice
Been referred for criminal prosecution
Exploited immigrant labor while attacking immigrants publicly
Encouraged an insurrection against their own government
For a man who promised to "drain the swamp," Trump is not just part of the swamp — he built the mansion on top of it.