Trump Model Management Shuts Down Amid Federal Investigations
Trump Model Management quietly closes operations after 18 years, amid ongoing investigations into visa fraud and labor violations. The shutdown comes as multiple former models speak publicly about being trafficked on fraudulent visas, forced to work illegally, and subjected to debt bondage through excessive fees. Industry sources report the agency’s closure was accelerated by investigative journalism exposing systematic exploitation and potential criminal violations of immigration and labor laws. A CNNMoney investigation revealed extensive visa fraud allegations, with models like Alexia Palmer being paid far less than promised, challenging the agency’s immigration and labor practices.
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- Trump Models is Reportedly Shutting Down (2017-04-08)
- Trump Model Management to Close (2017-04-08)
- Trump's modeling agency broke immigration laws, attorneys say (2016-03-10)
- Former Trump Models: We Were Told to Lie About Immigration Status (2016-08-31)
- Trump Organization Says It Is Closing Its Modeling Agency (2017-04-11)
- Trump Model: Felt Like 'Slave' Working for Donald's Agency (2016-04-14)
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