Fact check: How many felony counts does Donald Trump face in total as of 2025?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, Donald Trump faces a total of 86 felony counts across four separate criminal cases as of 2025 ^{[1] [2]}. The breakdown is as follows:

• 34 felony counts in New York - These involve falsifying business records in the first degree, and Trump was convicted on all 34 counts ^{[1] [3] [4] [5] [6]}
• 40 felony counts in Florida - These charges were later dismissed ^{[1] [2]}
• 4 felony counts in Washington D.C. - These charges were also later dismissed ^{[1] [2]}
• 8 felony counts in Georgia - Originally 13 counts, but reduced to 8 ^{[1] [2]}

Trump has become the first U.S. president with a felony conviction despite taking office ^[7]. The New York case represents the only case where he has been actually convicted, while the other cases have either been dismissed or remain pending.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the status and outcomes of these various cases. While the total count is 86 felony charges, the analyses reveal that:

• Only the New York conviction stands as final - Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records ^{[4] [5]}
• Significant dismissals occurred - Both the Florida case (40 counts) and Washington D.C. case (4 counts) were dismissed, meaning Trump no longer faces these charges ^{[1] [2]}
• The Georgia case remains complex - The count was reduced from 13 to 8 felonies, but the current status is unclear from the analyses ^{[1] [2]}

The question also doesn't address ongoing legal battles, as Trump continues to challenge his criminal conviction through federal appeals courts ^[5]. This suggests the legal situation remains fluid rather than settled.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself is not inherently biased, as it asks for a factual count. However, it could be misleading without proper context because:

• It treats all charges equally - The question doesn't distinguish between charges that resulted in convictions, those that were dismissed, and those still pending
• It may imply all charges are active - By asking for the total count "as of 2025," it could suggest all 86 charges remain viable when in fact 44 charges (Florida and D.C. cases) have been dismissed ^{[1] [2]}
• It lacks temporal context - The question doesn't acknowledge that Trump has already taken office despite his conviction status ^[7]

A more precise question would ask about currently active felony counts or distinguish between convictions, pending charges, and dismissed cases to provide a clearer picture of Trump's actual legal jeopardy.