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Capital One says it closed Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe
Reuters.com ^ | August 1, 2026 6:19 PM CDT Updated August 2, 2026 7:00 AM CDT | Kenrick Cai

Posted on 08/02/2026 5:45:08 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Capital One Financial (COF.N), opens new tab hit back on Friday against a lawsuit over its decision to close ‌the Trump Organization's bank accounts years ago, stating that it did so after a review by anti-money laundering experts.

The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money laundering concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump's family business. Capital One is seeking to dismiss ​the case by casting doubt on claims of illegally debanking — or denying services on religious or political grounds — ​the Trump Organization.

The Trump Organization and Capital One did not immediately respond to requests for ⁠comment.

Capital One has never accused the Trump Organization of illegal money laundering. But Friday's filing argues that "documents and Plaintiffs’ own ​allegations make clear that Capital One closed Plaintiffs’ accounts for anti-money laundering (“AML”) reasons. The closures were the result of months ​of analysis and a careful review by Capital One’s AML team in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidance."

Capital One gave notice of its plans to close more than 300 Trump-affiliated bank accounts in March 2021. The Trump Organization and Eric Trump, the president’s son, filed ​a lawsuit in March 2025 in a Florida federal court, alleging the accounts were closed because of Capital One’s “woke” ​beliefs and its desire to benefit from the political mood after the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

'Misguided' Allegations: Capital One

The ‌federal ⁠court in Miami has tossed two complaints in the Capital One case, but gave the plaintiffs opportunities...

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: demedia; officialdemnarrative; rooters
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1 posted on 08/02/2026 5:45:08 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It’s reuters, I’ll wait for an actual reliable source.


2 posted on 08/02/2026 5:49:26 PM PDT by JoSixChip
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It was TOTALLY political debanking.

Capital One can lie about it all they want to.


3 posted on 08/02/2026 5:51:46 PM PDT by kiryandil (Democraps are gay-Islamic-race-communists )
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To: kiryandil

“It was TOTALLY political debanking.”
Didn’t Bank of America dump a bunch of Trump supporters?


4 posted on 08/02/2026 6:05:07 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: kiryandil

“It was TOTALLY political debanking.”

Obviously. They were told by Biden’s Girls to DeBank Trump, and they complied - that simple.


5 posted on 08/02/2026 6:06:07 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Capital One is the mafia.


6 posted on 08/02/2026 6:06:58 PM PDT by combat_boots
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

...but natuarally, no US banks closed any Biden Crime Family accounts, which were reportedly used for money laundering (Joe & Hunter sharing accounts that received funds from overseas, etc.)...


7 posted on 08/02/2026 6:09:12 PM PDT by Who is John Galt? ("...mit Pulver und Blei, Die Gedanken sind frei!")
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To: Who is John Galt?

More than 150 transactions involving either President Biden’s brother James Biden or son Hunter Biden’s global business affairs have been flagged for further review by U.S. banks

Were there any flags on Trump accounts reported to officials?


8 posted on 08/02/2026 6:13:15 PM PDT by griswold3 (Truth, Beauty and Goodness)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

What’s in Your Wallet? Obviously they hate Trump.


9 posted on 08/02/2026 6:23:41 PM PDT by mfish13 ( )
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It would be interesting to get the email, phone and personal visit records in discovery. How many calls did Capital One get from the new Biden administration’s Treasury Department about this?


10 posted on 08/02/2026 6:24:21 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (If the Islamic Republic government is in power in Iran when the war is over, we will have lost.)
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To: doc maverick

“At one point Trump blasted Bank of America’s CEO, Brian Moynihan, for blocking banking services to some conservatives.”


11 posted on 08/02/2026 6:26:45 PM PDT by kiryandil (Democraps are gay-Islamic-race-communists )
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To: kiryandil

Thanks! I knew B of A was a floating turd too.


12 posted on 08/02/2026 6:30:34 PM PDT by doc maverick
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Until further notice, I believe I won’t be using their services.

I wasn’t happy about their customer service when I did have them.


13 posted on 08/02/2026 6:34:41 PM PDT by Tacrolimus1mg (Do no harm, but take no sh!t.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Mid term election booster for Democrat voters.


14 posted on 08/02/2026 6:49:54 PM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: TornadoAlley3

“Concerns” but no elaboration. Probably gave that excuse to all the folks they canceled.


15 posted on 08/02/2026 6:52:12 PM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Sure, we’ll just pretend that the Democrats haven’t used banking to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars from illegal, overseas sources. UNless you believe that tens of thousands of donors are just itching to donate amounts of 199.34, 199.83, etc. (The bizarre amounts reflect attempts to stay below the $200 limit for anonymous donations, despite fluctuating currency rates.)


16 posted on 08/02/2026 6:52:16 PM PDT by dangus
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To: kiryandil

Biden family got $28 Million from overseas, and the banks didn’t care.


17 posted on 08/02/2026 6:56:44 PM PDT by OakOak (Misinformation Campaign on your T)
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To: kiryandil

I agree, that’s why capital one no longer has my account.


18 posted on 08/02/2026 7:02:20 PM PDT by Ronald77 ( )
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To: Ronald77

Tough luck for them.


19 posted on 08/02/2026 7:07:34 PM PDT by kiryandil (I give up with this crew of trolls)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

What’s in your wallet?
Not a Capital One card for sure.
Hope there is some form of punishment that applies


20 posted on 08/02/2026 7:10:40 PM PDT by TStro (Come and take it!)
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