Over the last few years, President Donald Trump has named many, many individuals he claims he doesn't know when they've been embroiled in controversy.

There's plenty of documented evidence suggesting he, in fact, has either come in contact or held a close relationship with each of them.

Each of the individuals have either scrutinized Trump or been involved in scandals, showing how quickly the president wants to disassociate himself with them.

From witnesses involved in the Impeachment testimonies to celebrities from his past, here is a list of people Trump has said he "doesn't know" but actually did.

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If President Donald Trump says he "doesn't know you," he might be lying.

Since taking office in 2016, the president has been quick to use this defense against controversial individuals or those who have criticized his campaign.

Despite having a history of friendship or support with a majority of these individuals, Trump has consistently shown that if you do something he doesn't like, he'll claim he had nothing to do with you in the first place.

Here's a list of individuals Trump has given the cold shoulder to throughout the years.