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Capital One Trump account closures – 2026

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Capital One filed a motion in a Florida federal court to dismiss the Trump Organization’s lawsuit alleging that the bank’s closure of more than 300 Trump‑affiliated accounts was political retaliation. The bank says the closures, made in March 2021, resulted from an anti‑money‑laundering review that identified activity matching federal guidance for politically exposed persons, not from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack or any partisan motive. In a later filing, Capital One reiterated that the action followed standard AML procedures and compliance requirements, arguing that the case could set a precedent for how financial institutions assess risk and disclose decision‑making. ~~The lawsuit, first filed in March 2025, claims~~ In August 2026, Capital One publicly restated that the ~~closures constitute “de‑banking”~~ 2021 shutdown of over 300 Trump‑related accounts stemmed from a months‑long AML review and complied with regulatory guidance. The bank emphasized that risk indicators, not political considerations, drove the ~~former president’s family business.~~ closures and quoted its AML team’s analysis. The ~~court has previously dismissed two complaints but allowed amended versions,~~ Trump Organization and Eric Trump continue to pursue the ~~current motion seeks~~ lawsuit alleging partisan “de‑banking.” The filing also notes a ~~final dismissal based on the bank’s stated compliance rationale.~~ parallel dispute with JPMorgan Chase, which similarly closed Trump‑related accounts and faces a $5 billion suit alleging political discrimination; plaintiffs claim about 385 accounts were closed, while Capital One cites “more than 300.” The litigation remains pending and could shape how U.S. banks disclose compliance‑driven account terminations.

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