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The Trump Organization sued Capital One as the bank's proposed merger with Discover hangs in the balance

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Trump Organization sues Capital One over termination of its accounts after January 6 , 2021 attack on US Capitol .

Suit alleges it was "de-banked" because of President Donald Trump 's political views.

Suit was filed as Capital One is seeking federal regulatory approval for its proposed $35 billion merger with Discover .

In March 2021 , Capital One de- banked more than 300 of the plaintiffs' accounts.

The lawsuit accuses the bank of "unlawful, deceptive, and reckless conduct" The lawsuit alleges violations of several states' consumer protection and fraud laws.

A Brookings Institution think-tank expert says the timing of the lawsuit is notable.

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