Organizations

Conservative think tank founded in 1979 by students of Harry V. Jaffa in Upland, California. Made intellectual case for Trump. Senior Fellow John Eastman aided Trump in attempts to overturn 2020 election. Key figures include John Eastman (Senior Fellow, authored fake electors memos), Ryan Williams (President), Michael Anton (former NSC spokesman), and Thomas Klingenstein (Chairman). Awarded National Humanities Medal by Trump in 2019.

Tax-exempt group representing Republican state attorneys general. Embroiled in January 6 controversy through sister organization Rule of Law Defense Fund, which sent robocalls urging march to Capitol. Donated $150,000 to sponsor January 6 rally. 17 Republican AGs joined Texas lawsuit to invalidate votes. Many corporate donors initially cut ties but returned by 2022. Leonard Leo's Concord Fund contributed $2.5 million in 2021.

Leadership PAC created by Trump post-2020 election. Raised $212 million and spent $241 million (2021-2025). Significant funds went to Trump's legal bills. Key activities include transferring $60 million to MAGA Inc. in 2022 and funding Trump's legal expenses and election defense fundraising post-2020.

American media and technology company founded in 2021 that owns Truth Social. Went public via SPAC merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp in March 2024, trading under ticker DJT. Despite minimal revenue, the company briefly reached a market cap over $8 billion. Trump's majority stake represented his largest liquid asset. Subject to SEC investigations over merger disclosures.

American far-right neo-fascist organization founded by Gavin McInnes in 2016. Multiple leaders including Enrique Tarrio were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump famously told them to "stand back and stand by" during a 2020 presidential debate. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization in Canada and New Zealand.

American far-right anti-government militia organization founded by Stewart Rhodes in 2009. Members played a significant role in the January 6 Capitol attack, with Rhodes and other leaders convicted of seditious conspiracy. The group recruited current and former military, police, and first responders. Rhodes received a 18-year prison sentence, the longest of any January 6 defendant.

Russia's largest bank, majority-owned by the Russian government. VTB Bank and Sberbank were approached about financing Trump Tower Moscow during the 2016 campaign. Michael Cohen discussed the project with a Sberbank representative. The bank has been under U.S. sanctions since 2014, with expanded sanctions after the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

New York-based commercial real estate lender that holds mortgages on multiple Trump properties totaling over $280 million. Properties include Trump Tower, 40 Wall Street, and Seven Springs estate. Trump's relationship with Ladder Capital continued even as other lenders distanced themselves. The loans were scrutinized during the NY fraud trial.

Israeli private intelligence firm founded by Joel Zamel that pitched social media manipulation services to the Trump campaign in 2016. Proposed a "Project Rome" influence campaign. George Nader paid Zamel $2 million after Trump's election victory. The company was investigated by Mueller and shut down in 2018. Staff included former Israeli intelligence operatives.

Russian company engaged in online influence operations, commonly known as the "troll factory." Based in St. Petersburg and funded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, it conducted a large-scale social media campaign to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The Mueller investigation indicted 13 IRA employees. The operation created fake American personas, organized real-world events, and spread divisive content.

Online bank that became Trump's primary lender after Deutsche Bank ended its relationship. Axos provided a $100 million loan on Trump Tower, a $125 million loan on Doral, and a $50 million line of credit. The bank's CEO Greg Garrabrants testified that loans were approved through normal processes despite Trump's legal troubles.

Cryptocurrency platform launched by Trump family in 2024. Donald Trump serves as "Chief Crypto Advocate" with sons Eric, Donald Jr., and Barron involved. The project sold governance tokens to investors, raising ethics concerns about a sitting president profiting from crypto while potentially influencing regulations. The project struggled initially but received major purchases from anonymous foreign buyers.

Russian real estate and entertainment conglomerate owned by Aras Agalarov. Hosted the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow which brought Trump to Russia and initiated discussions about Trump Tower Moscow. Emin Agalarov, Aras's son, helped arrange the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting. The company owns Crocus City Hall, site of the 2024 terrorist attack.

Real estate development company that partnered with the Trump Organization on Trump SoHo (now The Dominick). Founded by Tevfik Arif, a former Soviet commerce official from Kazakhstan. Felix Sater worked as a managing director despite his criminal history. Questions arose about the sources of funding for Bayrock projects and connections to Russian and Central Asian money.

London-listed luxury developer that became Trump Organization's primary Middle East partner with $7.5 billion in projects. Paid Trump Organization $21.9 million in licensing fees in 2024.