Three years later, in 1999, he started his own modeling agency.

Unsurprisingly, like many other Trump investments, his modeling agency was shrouded in controversy and legal issues.

She also alleged that TMM had fraudulently obtained a full-time work visa for her despite not meeting the criteria.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump with Models on “Apprentice II” Fashion Episode

The models also recalled terrible living conditions, including small bathrooms and bedrooms with bunk beds.

In a different interview withMother Jones, another model compared the space to “a sweatshop.”

That year, he made racist remarks about Mexicans, which led to a nationwide backlash.

Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club

This created a domino effect that eventually left Trump with no option but to sell Miss Universe that year.

Unfortunately, Trump Model Management was also affected.

How dare you,' or ‘Why are you still with them?'"

Donald Trump (L) and Maggie Rizer (R)

In April 2017, Trump Models shut down permanently.