By taking aim at the federal rank and file, Trump is turning a blind eye to those who truly threaten the public’s interest above their own: his cabinet heads
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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CREW and American Oversight Request Trump Stop Destroying Presidential Records
It is deeply troubling that President Trump has been allowed to destroy important official documents.
CREW AND AMERICAN OVERSIGHT FILE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS COMPLAINT AGAINST TRUMP
Pres.Trump practice of destroying presidential documents significantly departs from accepted archival preservation, and creates the possibility of law violations.
CREW FILES COMPLAINTS AGAINST OHIO DARK MONEY GROUP
Freedom Vote failed to disclose over $1 million dollars it spent on advertisements during the 2016 election cycle.
CREW CALLS IRS & FEC TO INVESTIGATE FREEDOM VOTE
This Ohio-based dark money group appears to have directly and seriously violated federal campaign finance law.
CREW RELEASES SHADOW GOVERNORS
Nearly half of all Republican governors and one quarter of all Democratic governors could be linked to a shadow governance group.
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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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CREW's lawyers, researchers, and communicators don't just highlight the negative influence of money in politics; we take action to ensure accountability and change our system for the better.
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Since 2003, CREW has worked to create a more representative and ethical government, driven by the common good, rather than money and self-interest.
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CREW has driven secret money into the light, held wrongdoers accountable, and changed the law to make our government more open.
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