Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

Capital One closed bank accounts associated with President Trump and his businesses in 2021. The bank says it made this decision after reviewing the accounts for anti-money laundering concerns. Trump's organization has sued Capital One over the closures, and the bank is defending its decision in court.

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InDepthNHLean Left· Aug 4, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Fast CompanyLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Why Capital One says it really closed more than 300 Trump accounts

ABC NewsLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed Trump bank accounts 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One cites anti-money laundering review in Trump case

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Ran by 17 outlets· KRQE Albuquerque, KARK Little Rock, +15 more
KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

Phl17Center· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

Ran by 4 outlets· FOX 8 Cleveland, KVUE, +2 more
FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

KVUECenter· Aug 3, 2026

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

WFLACenter· Aug 3, 2026

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

KAAL RochesterCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Trump accounts were closed in 2021 due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Ran by 7 outlets· ABC 7 New York, ABC 7 San Francisco, +5 more
ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump's bank accounts in 2021 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

Ran by 2 outlets· KVIA El Paso, Local News 8
KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it shut down hundreds of Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns

Local News 8Center· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One says it shut down hundreds of Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One court filing discloses why bank shut down Trump accounts in 2021

Right

6 sources
Unmuzzled NewsRight· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One Dragged Trump Into Its Own Money Laundering Mess to Kill His Lawsuit

American GreatnessRight· Aug 4, 2026

Capital One Says It Closed Trump Accounts Over Money Laundering Review, Not Politics

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 3, 2026

Money laundering concerns led to closure of Trump bank accounts, Capital One says

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 3, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says

Breitbart NewsRight· Aug 3, 2026

Capital One Claims It Debanked Trump Organization in 2021 over 'Money Laundering' Concerns, Not Political Bias

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  1. Aug 2Capital One bank cites money-laundering probe to justify closing Trump Organization accounts
  2. Aug 3Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review

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