Trump's War Crimes

A public research archive documenting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and serious violations of international law spanning Trump's political career — from his first term through the present day.

The register holds 379 documented incidents dated from 1964 to the present. 171 are ongoing. 58 are graded “war crime / crime against humanity”, the highest grade on the archive’s 5-point scale.

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  • Grade 5 of 5: War Crime / Crime Against Humanity

    Pentagon IG: Hegseth Dismantled Civilian Harm Safeguards During Active War (May 2026)

    The Pentagon's own Inspector General found that Hegseth gutted every single legally required civilian harm mitigation program during an active war. Zero objectives met. 133 required actions incomplete. Civilian harm staff cut by over 90%. The Army's casualty-tracking database defunded. Released the same day CENTCOM admitted it had no way to investigate hospital and school strike reports.

  • Grade 5 of 5: War Crime / Crime Against Humanity

    Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal, Plans 'Very Major Attack,' Cancels at Last Minute (May 2026)

    Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, called the ceasefire 'on massive life support,' and had a 'very major attack' planned before Gulf allies talked him out of it hours before execution. Congress was not consulted. Vance publicly declared the US 'locked and loaded.' The episode reveals war-making conducted entirely at presidential whim, with no legal or democratic check.

  • Grade 5 of 5: War Crime / Crime Against Humanity

    U.S. Strikes on Iranian Port Cities During Active Ceasefire (May 2026)

    U.S. strikes on civilian port cities (Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Bandar Kargan) during an active ceasefire killed at least one sailor, injured ten, and Iran says hit civilian residential zones. A massive oil spill (71 sq km, ~80,000 barrels) from Kharg Island was confirmed by Copernicus satellite imagery. Iran declared the ceasefire violated and said the U.S. had 'crossed the point of no return.'

  • Grade 5 of 5: War Crime / Crime Against Humanity

    Operation Project Freedom: Unilateral Hormuz Convoy Forced Standdown After Saudi Airspace Denial (May 2026)

    Trump launched a Navy operation to force ships through the Strait of Hormuz during an active ceasefire without notifying Congress. Iran attacked three US destroyers. Saudi Arabia then denied US airspace access, collapsing the operation. The 'pause for negotiations' cover story was contradicted by reporting that Saudi Arabia's airspace denial made the mission militarily impossible.

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  • Grade 4 of 5: Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

    DOJ Indicts James Comey Over Instagram Photo in 'Vengeance Tour' Prosecution (April 2026)

    Trump's DOJ indicted former FBI Director Comey for posting an Instagram photo of seashells reading '86 47,' claiming it was a death threat. Legal experts universally called it unprecedented political prosecution. Comey faces prison time for a social media post expressing opposition to Trump's presidency. The case is part of Trump's documented 'vengeance tour' targeting political enemies.

  • Grade 3 of 5: Serious Rights Violation

    Weaponization of the Department of Justice: Retaliatory Investigations and Prosecutions

    Systematic weaponization of the DOJ through a retaliatory investigations unit, indictments of political opponents that were dismissed as brought by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor, mass departure of career prosecutors, and dismantlement of the Civil Rights Division and Public Integrity Section.

  • Grade 3 of 5: Serious Rights Violation

    HHS Dismantlement Under RFK Jr. Fuels Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years

    RFK Jr.'s dismantlement of federal health agencies during an active measles crisis — including firing vaccine advisors, cutting thousands of positions, and clawing back billions — has resulted in the worst measles outbreak in 30+ years and threatens America's measles-elimination status.

  • Grade 4 of 5: Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

    ICE Agent Kills Renee Good, American Mother of Three, in Minneapolis

    An ICE agent shot and killed an American woman during an immigration raid in Minneapolis. Video evidence contradicted the government's claim of self-defense. The administration used the killing to threaten the Insurrection Act and escalate immigration enforcement.

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Grade 2 of 5: Major Abuse of Power

Hatch Act Violations: Using White House and Federal Resources for Campaign Events

The 2020 Republican National Convention featured events staged at the White House — a building owned by the federal government and maintained with taxpayer funds — in ways that previous administrations of both parties had avoided. The OSC, which enforces the Hatch Act prohibiting federal employees from using their official capacity or government resources for political activity, found multiple violations. Secretary Pompeo's Jerusalem speech was the highest-profile Hatch Act referral; the OSC concluded he had violated the act. Other officials investigated included Kellyanne Conway (previously recommended for removal for Hatch Act violations in 2019). The naturalization ceremony conducted by USCIS Director Cuccinelli at the convention for five new citizens was also reviewed.