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Capital One Seeks Dismissal of Trump Lawsuit Over Account Closures

8/3/2026

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Summary

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Capital One asked a Florida judge to dismiss the Trump Organization’s lawsuit over 2021 closures, citing AML analysis that flagged transactions.
The bank said its contract permits closing any account at any time for any reason without notice, which the Trump companies did not dispute.
Both sides claim federal confidentiality rules limit disclosure of the bank’s AML findings, so Capital One seeks to seal exhibits under the Bank Secrecy Act.

History

Historical Context

The USA PATRIOT Act, signed by President George W. Bush in October 2001 after the September 11 attacks, added anti-money-laundering powers to Title X, requiring banks to file suspicious activity reports. Capital One now relies on that AML framework to seal evidence in its 2024 Florida dispute with the Trump Organization, showing how post-9/11 law still drives banking litigation.

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Story summary

Capital One asked a Florida judge to dismiss the Trump Organization’s lawsuit over 2021 closures, citing AML analysis that flagged transactions.
The bank said its contract permits closing any account at any time for any reason without notice, which the Trump companies did not dispute.
Both sides claim federal confidentiality rules limit disclosure of the bank’s AML findings, so Capital One seeks to seal exhibits under the Bank Secrecy Act.

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