The long line of people waiting to sue Donald Trump when he steps down

When he packs up his belongings and leaves the White House in January, outgoing US President Donald Trump may be facing a legal reckoning like no other.

Mr Trump is currently facing several investigations investigating alleged fraud as a private citizen in his financial business dealings-both as an individual and through his business.

He also faces defamation litigation caused by his denials of allegations made by women who have alleged he raped them including E Jean Carroll, the former columnist of a magazine.

And then there are allegations that he, for his own profits, manipulated the presidency.

As president , Mr. Trump was able, in part because of his official position, to block and postpone some of these investigations and lawsuits-including a year-long dispute over a subpoena for his tax returns.