TrumpTracker
ReversedJustice DepartmentFirst Presidential Campaign (2015-2016)

Lock up Hillary Clinton

The original promise

2016 campaign statements suggesting his opponent would be prosecuted.

Promised October 9, 2016 · Hillary Clinton email controversy

Why this status

Shortly after the 2016 election Trump said he did not want to pursue prosecution, saying the Clintons are good people. No prosecution occurred.

Reviewed by a human editor. Last verified August 18, 2026.

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