Reports & Investigations - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Investigations

Transparency

Former Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross reported making a minimum of $53 to $127 million in outside income while in office.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Two nonprofits who funneled anonymous money into elections have shut down, which could affect FEC rulings on pending CREW complaints.

Investigations

Transparency

The RNC’s massive pro-Trump fireworks show at the National Mall last summer caused $42,150 worth of damage to the grounds of the Washington Monument.

Investigations

Money In Politics

Groups associated with the Koch network have spent over $100 million boosting the campaigns of current Republican senators.

Investigations

Transparency

Fencing put up around the White House during racial justice protests cost taxpayers more than $1.5 million.

Investigations

Corruption

In just the thirty days after Donald Trump left the presidency, his childrens’ travel cost taxpayers more than $140,000.

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