Trump officials across the administration appear to have violated the Hatch Act by using their official government positions and resources for political activity
CREW uses aggressive legal action, in-depth research, and bold communications to reduce the influence of money in politics and help foster a government that is ethical and accountable. We highlight abuses, change behavior, and lay the groundwork for new policies and approaches that encourage public officials to work for the benefit of the people, not powerful interests.
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Huckabee Sanders, FLOTUS Staff, Kudlow and Others Violated the Hatch Act
Oil Refiner Andeavor is Seven-Figure Contributor to McConnell-aligned Nonprofit
One of the country’s largest oil refiners, Andeavor, contributed $1 million in both 2016 and 2017 to One Nation
Whitaker Must Recuse
New information has come to light raising additional ethics concerns about Whitaker’s lack of impartiality with respect to DOJ investigations.
CREW Calls on Whitaker to Recuse
Matthew Whitaker must promptly recuse from all investigations of President Trump to ensure the integrity of the DOJ.
CREW Requests Documents on Matthew Whitaker
CREW filed two expedited requests with the DOJ for copies of any ethics waivers or authorizations granted to Matthew Whitaker since September 2017.
CREW Statement on Jeff Sessions
"Special Counsel Mueller must be allowed to continue the Russia investigation without interference from Acting Attorney General Whitaker."
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CREW SUES TRUMP OVER EMOLUMENTS
When the courts opened at 9 am this morning, a legal dream team officially filed Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Donald J. Trump to stop the President from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments.
THE MOST UNETHICAL PRESIDENCY: YEAR ONE
If we want government of the people, by the people, and for the people to continue, it is time for Congress, enforcement agencies, and most importantly the American people to demand an end to the violations and a return to an ethical and lawful government.
PROFITING FROM THE PRESIDENCY: A YEAR’S WORTH OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
During President Trump’s first year in office, CREW worked to monitor, log, and categorize every instance in which government and special interests interacted with the president’s private businesses. Ultimately, CREW recorded more than 500 timeline entries related to potential conflicts of interest.
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