Tracking President Trump’s Unprecedented Conflicts of Interest
CREW has tallied every public conflict of interest the Trump has racked up during his presidency, and updates the numbers daily. The results are staggering.
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CORRUPTION
The president violates the Constitution on a daily basis, administration officials defy ethics laws, while the corrupting influence of money in politics persists across party lines and across the country. This cannot stand. CREW has taken more than 700 legal actions since the beginning of this administration to fight for a government that is accountable to the people, rather than one that is operating in secret, corrupted by self interest.
CREW Statement on Emoluments Case Victory
If President Trump would like to avoid the case going further and curtail the serious harms caused by his conduct, now would be a good time to divest from his businesses.
Trump’s War on Watchdogs, and What Congress Can Do About it
We have conservatively identified 25 actions by President Trump to undermine the IG community since he took the oath of office.
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Wilbur Ross made millions last year
According to CREW’s analysis of Ross’ 2019 personal financial disclosures, the Commerce Secretary made between $2,649,867-$12,897,924.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s 2019 Financial Disclosure
CREW obtained Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's 2019 financial disclosure. It shows that her income last year was between $434,840 - $1,619,324. Read the document...
CREW Sues DOJ and DHS for Anti-Racism Protest Records
What power does the secretive DHS have and are federal agents policing anti-racism protests violating peoples’ constitutional rights?
CREW Files FEC Complaint Against Louis DeJoy
Louis DeJoy orchestrated an illegal straw donor scheme to help elect Republicans, according to a complaint filed today by CREW.
Public Officials Have Made One Thousand Visits to Trump’s DC Hotel
This milestone reflects the luxury hotel’s transformation into a hub for politicians and foreign interests seeking to influence the Trump administration.
Trump Administration Officials Committed Four More Hatch Act Violations Last Week
As we inch closer and closer to Election Day, the president and his staff continue to use government resources for partisan politics.
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Kellyanne Conway Eclipses 50 Hatch Act Violations on Twitter
Twitter’s rules are clear, and Conway is in violation of them. They do not allow users to “use our service for any unlawful service.”
Trump-Proofing the Presidency
President Donald Trump has exposed serious shortcomings in executive branch ethics laws that threaten our democracy and must be addressed. Here's how.
The Case for The Impeachment of Attorney General Bill Barr
Abuse of Power: The Case for Attorney General Barr's Impeachment Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has previously called on the United States House of...
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CREW
When personal profits are prioritized over ethics, and secret money damages our institutions, CREW fights abuses of power and violations of the law. We must hold our leaders to a higher standard than simply walking the line between legality and criminality. Since our founding in 2003, we have worked to hold leaders of both parties accountable for unethical conduct. By demanding transparency and ethics from our leaders, we can defend our democracy and prevent the current crisis from becoming the new normal.