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· Oct 15
America has no kings. That’s kind of the whole point.
NEW: We're suing the Federal Election Commission for failing to turn over records related to former FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor’s failure to recuse from a case against America First Legal, despite his apparent bias in favor of Trump.
CREW sues the FEC for records on FEC Commissioner and new disclosure policy - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The American public should have more transparency into how decisions on regulating our campaign finance system are discussed and made.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: We're suing the Federal Election Commission for failing to turn over records related to former FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor’s failure to recuse from a case against America First Legal, despite his apparent bias in favor of Trump.
Members of the military swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and have a duty not to obey illegal orders.
That the Pentagon is investigating a member of Congress for pointing that out is yet another alarming step down an authoritarian path.
That the Pentagon is investigating a member of Congress for pointing that out is yet another alarming step down an authoritarian path.
Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon says it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over possible breaches of military law after the former Navy pilot joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called...
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Members of the military swear an oath to uphold the Constitution and have a duty not to obey illegal orders.
That the Pentagon is investigating a member of Congress for pointing that out is yet another alarming step down an authoritarian path.
That the Pentagon is investigating a member of Congress for pointing that out is yet another alarming step down an authoritarian path.
This Thanksgiving we want to make sure you’re ready to answer tough questions from *that* relative.
"Aren’t all politicians corrupt? Is Trump really that much worse?"
Yes, Trump is worse—and it’s not even close. Here’s why. 🧵
"Aren’t all politicians corrupt? Is Trump really that much worse?"
Yes, Trump is worse—and it’s not even close. Here’s why. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This Thanksgiving we want to make sure you’re ready to answer tough questions from *that* relative.
"Aren’t all politicians corrupt? Is Trump really that much worse?"
Yes, Trump is worse—and it’s not even close. Here’s why. 🧵
"Aren’t all politicians corrupt? Is Trump really that much worse?"
Yes, Trump is worse—and it’s not even close. Here’s why. 🧵
Here's how Trump turned the presidency into a personal piggybank:
-Charging millions for access at Mar-a-Lago.
-Trump Wines sold in Coast Guard exchanges.
-$300M in private donations for a WH ballroom.
-23 Trump properties developed abroad while in office.
Should we go on?
-Charging millions for access at Mar-a-Lago.
-Trump Wines sold in Coast Guard exchanges.
-$300M in private donations for a WH ballroom.
-23 Trump properties developed abroad while in office.
Should we go on?
November 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here's how Trump turned the presidency into a personal piggybank:
-Charging millions for access at Mar-a-Lago.
-Trump Wines sold in Coast Guard exchanges.
-$300M in private donations for a WH ballroom.
-23 Trump properties developed abroad while in office.
Should we go on?
-Charging millions for access at Mar-a-Lago.
-Trump Wines sold in Coast Guard exchanges.
-$300M in private donations for a WH ballroom.
-23 Trump properties developed abroad while in office.
Should we go on?
NEW: We asked DOJ for records on Federal Tort Claims Act claims by Trump and Jan. 6 defendants he pardoned or commuted—including Trump's $230 million claim over investigations into his potential criminal conduct.
CREW requests records on January 6-related Federal Tort Claims Act claims - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW has requested documents from the Department of Justice on January 6-related Federal Tort Claims Act claims.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
NEW: We asked DOJ for records on Federal Tort Claims Act claims by Trump and Jan. 6 defendants he pardoned or commuted—including Trump's $230 million claim over investigations into his potential criminal conduct.
12 federal agencies—including the Defense Department, DOJ, Homeland Security Department and FBI—failed to produce records about President Trump’s federal takeover of DC.
So you bet we sued.
So you bet we sued.
CREW sues for DC takeover records - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW is suing twelve federal agencies for failing to produce records about President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
12 federal agencies—including the Defense Department, DOJ, Homeland Security Department and FBI—failed to produce records about President Trump’s federal takeover of DC.
So you bet we sued.
So you bet we sued.
Some House Republicans are attempting to impeach Judge Boasberg for investigating whether the Trump admin violated his court order.
If the government can retaliate against a federal judge for simply doing their job, that's a threat to the foundations of our democracy.
If the government can retaliate against a federal judge for simply doing their job, that's a threat to the foundations of our democracy.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Some House Republicans are attempting to impeach Judge Boasberg for investigating whether the Trump admin violated his court order.
If the government can retaliate against a federal judge for simply doing their job, that's a threat to the foundations of our democracy.
If the government can retaliate against a federal judge for simply doing their job, that's a threat to the foundations of our democracy.
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President Trump has clearly abused interim appointments of US Attorneys to put loyalists in place who will, among other things, follow his instructions to investigate and prosecute perceived enemies. So today's decision to dismiss the Comey and James cases on those grounds is welcome. 🧵
Judge tosses cases against Comey and James, rules prosecutor appointment unlawful
The decision disqualifying Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney sets back President Donald Trump’s efforts to use the Justice Department to target perceived rivals.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
President Trump has clearly abused interim appointments of US Attorneys to put loyalists in place who will, among other things, follow his instructions to investigate and prosecute perceived enemies. So today's decision to dismiss the Comey and James cases on those grounds is welcome. 🧵
A federal judge just threw out the criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that the prosecutor President Trump handpicked to bring the cases was illegally appointed.
Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James, Finding Trump Prosecutor Was Unlawfully Appointed
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A federal judge just threw out the criminal charges against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that the prosecutor President Trump handpicked to bring the cases was illegally appointed.
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President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
If a president can decide which of his enemies he wants prosecuted and make it happen, regardless of the facts and law, then no one is safe.
thehill.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
If a president can decide which of his enemies he wants prosecuted and make it happen, regardless of the facts and law, then no one is safe.
Thanks to President Trump’s meddling, the Office of Government Ethics has gone through FOUR directors in under a year.
An office once built for continuity is now a revolving door. 🧵
An office once built for continuity is now a revolving door. 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Thanks to President Trump’s meddling, the Office of Government Ethics has gone through FOUR directors in under a year.
An office once built for continuity is now a revolving door. 🧵
An office once built for continuity is now a revolving door. 🧵
NEW: We requested records from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office related to the 22nd Amendment and ballot eligibility.
The public deserves to know how states are prepared to address the potential for a president to seek a third term in office.
The public deserves to know how states are prepared to address the potential for a president to seek a third term in office.
CREW requests state records about the 22nd Amendment - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The public should know how states are preparing for a potential third-term presidential bid, despite the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW: We requested records from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office related to the 22nd Amendment and ballot eligibility.
The public deserves to know how states are prepared to address the potential for a president to seek a third term in office.
The public deserves to know how states are prepared to address the potential for a president to seek a third term in office.
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and using a portion of it to fund her 2021 campaign.
This appears to be yet another breach of trust in an unprecedented era of corruption. She must resign if convicted.
This appears to be yet another breach of trust in an unprecedented era of corruption. She must resign if convicted.
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA funds and using a portion of it to fund her 2021 campaign.
This appears to be yet another breach of trust in an unprecedented era of corruption. She must resign if convicted.
This appears to be yet another breach of trust in an unprecedented era of corruption. She must resign if convicted.
Wealthy individuals and corporations have lined up to fund Trump’s $300M White House ballroom, raising serious ethical concerns.
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out this apparent bribery and corruption by imposing critical donation restrictions.
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out this apparent bribery and corruption by imposing critical donation restrictions.
Warren, Garcia Introduce New Bill to Stop Apparent Bribery Involving Trump Ballroom Donations | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
www.warren.senate.gov
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Wealthy individuals and corporations have lined up to fund Trump’s $300M White House ballroom, raising serious ethical concerns.
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out this apparent bribery and corruption by imposing critical donation restrictions.
The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act would root out this apparent bribery and corruption by imposing critical donation restrictions.
NEW: We just sent a letter, along with 8 other groups, urging the House to swiftly move forward with the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a congressional stock trading ban with bipartisan support.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
CREW, 8 groups call on the House to advance the Restore Trust in Congress Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW and 8 groups sent a letter urging members of the House of Representatives to cosponsor the Restore Trust in Congress Act.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
NEW: We just sent a letter, along with 8 other groups, urging the House to swiftly move forward with the Restore Trust in Congress Act, a congressional stock trading ban with bipartisan support.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
There is no reason to delay this important reform.
Trump’s presidential library foundation reportedly plans to raise almost a billion dollars over the next 2 years.
That's almost 50 times as much as Obama’s presidential library raised in its first three years.
That's almost 50 times as much as Obama’s presidential library raised in its first three years.
Exclusive: Tax docs show Trump library is counting on a $1B fundraising haul
The IRS gave Trump’s library foundation special treatment during the government shutdown, granting speedy approval of its application for tax-exempt status.
www.miamiherald.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Trump’s presidential library foundation reportedly plans to raise almost a billion dollars over the next 2 years.
That's almost 50 times as much as Obama’s presidential library raised in its first three years.
That's almost 50 times as much as Obama’s presidential library raised in its first three years.
From being asked to drop cases for political reasons to finding evidence for flimsy investigations, over 60 attorneys who recently resigned or were fired from the DOJ outline the events that most alarmed them over the last 10 months with Trump.
‘It’s a Culture Now of Fear’: A Year of Chaos Inside the Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
From being asked to drop cases for political reasons to finding evidence for flimsy investigations, over 60 attorneys who recently resigned or were fired from the DOJ outline the events that most alarmed them over the last 10 months with Trump.
President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
President Trump said he plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite concerns from national security officials that it could help China steal the technology.
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
When Saudi Arabia gets things it wants, it’s worth remembering Trump’s business conflicts in the country… 🧵
The Trump Organization is reportedly in talks to bring a Trump-branded property to a development backed by the Saudi government. This is another glaring ethics issue and could become a serious conflict of interest for Trump.
Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Trump Organization is reportedly in talks to bring a Trump-branded property to a development backed by the Saudi government. This is another glaring ethics issue and could become a serious conflict of interest for Trump.
NEW: We're suing 12 agencies for records about President Trump's DC takeover and ongoing deployment of the National Guard in the city.
The public needs to know the full cost of the deployment and what may have been deprioritized as a result.
The public needs to know the full cost of the deployment and what may have been deprioritized as a result.
CREW sues for DC takeover records - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW is suing twelve federal agencies for failing to produce records about President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
NEW: We're suing 12 agencies for records about President Trump's DC takeover and ongoing deployment of the National Guard in the city.
The public needs to know the full cost of the deployment and what may have been deprioritized as a result.
The public needs to know the full cost of the deployment and what may have been deprioritized as a result.
The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously revived the criminal case against six Trump allies who falsely claimed to be legitimate presidential electors amid Trump’s effort to subvert the 2020 election.
Nevada Supreme Court revives criminal case over Trump elector gambit
The 6-0 decision comes just days after Trump pardoned dozens of allies — including these defendants — for any potential federal crimes related to the 2020 election.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Nevada Supreme Court unanimously revived the criminal case against six Trump allies who falsely claimed to be legitimate presidential electors amid Trump’s effort to subvert the 2020 election.
It's completely unprecedented for a president to develop business projects in foreign countries during his time in office.
Much less 22 of them.
Much less 22 of them.
Twenty-two Trump-branded real estate projects will be developed in foreign countries during Trump’s presidency - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Over the course of Trump's second term, real estate developers will be working on developing Trump-branded projects around the globe.
www.citizensforethics.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's completely unprecedented for a president to develop business projects in foreign countries during his time in office.
Much less 22 of them.
Much less 22 of them.
If DHS had nothing to hide about this $200 million ad campaign, why keep the name of the consulting firm off the public documents about it?
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If DHS had nothing to hide about this $200 million ad campaign, why keep the name of the consulting firm off the public documents about it?
The donors to Trump's White House ballroom include many companies with federal contracts.
That's an enormous ethics issue that can't be ignored.
That's an enormous ethics issue that can't be ignored.
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longti...
apnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The donors to Trump's White House ballroom include many companies with federal contracts.
That's an enormous ethics issue that can't be ignored.
That's an enormous ethics issue that can't be ignored.