There are few presidential candidates as controversial as Donald Trump in the history of American politics. The billionaire businessman and Republican candidate is known for his outrageous statements, in particular against Mexicans and Muslims. But at least he is not as openly corrupt as Hillary Clinton.
Here top 5 scandalous facts about Donald Trump, which the press has been circulating for several months.
5. Opening a fake university
An organization called Trump University is a classic bait for simpletons. All classes were geared towards students who signed up to expensive seminars (up to $ 35,000), where they "learn Trump's personal business tricks." At the same time, those who joined the program reported that they did not learn anything new except for general methods and have never personally met with Trump. In connection with the activities of the university, a case of fraud was even opened against Trump. The corresponding claim was filed in 2013 by the New York prosecutor's office. The case was closed, but in 2016 its proceedings were resumed.
4. Charity Scams
The Donald J. Trump Foundation is an example of an extraordinary philanthropy. The money he spends does not always go to good causes. Trump has previously used his funds to buy expensive gifts for his beloved.
In one case, he spent 20,000 thousand dollars from the fund to buy a two-meter painting with his own image. And okay, if only Trump's own money went to the fund. However, the foundation is funded exclusively by other donors.
3. Use of illegal immigrants
One of Trump's campaign promises is the deportation of illegal immigrants. However, in the 1980s, he deliberately used illegal Polish workers to build Trump Tower.
Himself Republican candidate for the U.S. presidential election in 2016 denies this. But there are several witnesses, including an FBI informant, who testified under oath that Trump knew that illegal immigrants were working at his construction site. They claim that he made them work seven days a week without issuing security equipment and repeatedly refused to pay even the paltry $ 5 an hour that he originally promised.
2. Accusations of racism
Another dark side of Trump's life: for 40 years, his name has been associated with racist scandals.
In 1973, the Justice Department sued Trump and his father for refusing to rent homes to African Americans. Although Trump never admitted his guilt, he was forced to sign an agreement that he would not discriminate against black people in the future.
One of the former employees of Trump's casino said that when the owner came to the institution, all the black workers hid, as the billionaire did not tolerate the sight of the black race. It was back in the 80s, but Donald's attitude towards blacks has hardly changed dramatically.
And in 1989, Trump publicly called for the execution of four black teenagers suspected of raping a white woman in Central Park. All four were later found not guilty.
1.Sympathy for Vladimir Putin
The main scandalous story associated with Donald Trump is his good disposition towards Russia, which the current US president has not noticed. Many American voters are surprised or even angered by the fact that Trump is nice to the Russian president. He praises Vladimir Putin as a "strong leader", hinting that Obama would do well to be like him. In addition, Trump urged the Kremlin to hack email Hillary Clinton.