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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 3, 2026 at 11:29 AM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET

Capital One cites money laundering concerns in Trump account closures

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Breitbart. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Capital One stated that it closed bank accounts belonging to the Trump Organization in 2021 due to anti-money laundering concerns. The bank claimed the closures were not motivated by political bias.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when Breitbart reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 3 hr ago
Money laundering concerns led to closure of Trump bank accounts, Capital One says
Breitbart 8 hr ago
Capital One Claims It Debanked Trump Organization in 2021 over 'Money Laundering' Concerns, Not Political Bias

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

ABC News 4 hr ago
Capital One says it closed Trump bank accounts 'for anti-money laundering reasons'

Coverage timeline

Aug 3, 11:29 AM ET
8 hr ago
Breitbart
Capital One Claims It Debanked Trump Organization in 2021 over 'Money Laundering' Concerns, Not Political Bias
Aug 3, 3:34 PM ET
4 hr ago
ABC News
Capital One says it closed Trump bank accounts 'for anti-money laundering reasons'
Aug 3, 4:51 PM ET
3 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Money laundering concerns led to closure of Trump bank accounts, Capital One says
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