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CREW (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) uses high-impact legal actions to target government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests. citizensforethics.org

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · Mar 11

BREAKING: A judge just ruled that the US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and ordered the preservation of documents and expedited processing of CREW’s FOIA requests.

Judge rules DOGE likely subject to FOIA, must give CREW documents - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Judge Cooper ruled that US DOGE Service is likely subject to FOIA and issued a preliminary injunction requiring the preservation of documents.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13h

We shouldn’t have to wonder whether he’s using his official position for personal profit in interactions like these.

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While we don’t know what exactly Trump and President Subianto were talking about, we do know that Trump never divested from his business interests and therefore still profits from them as president.

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The development was designated as a special economic zone, giving it tax and other benefits.

Trump properties in Indonesia received special tax status - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Indonesian government granted a special tax status to a new development that includes three Trump-branded properties earlier this month.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13h

In fact, the government of Indonesia earlier this year ordered a development firm partnered with Trump to stop work on a project that will include Trump-branded elements because of environmental issues.

Indonesia orders halt to project linked to Trump over water issue, state media says

Indonesia has ordered property firm PT MNC Land to halt development of a Lido tourism project affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump over water management and environmental issues, its environment ministry said on Thursday.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13h

With properties in two locations still under development in Indonesia during his second term, the conflicts have only intensified.

Twenty-one 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.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13h

Just a reminder that Trump made $14 million from his business interests in Indonesia from 2015 to 2019, making it one of his most egregious conflicts of interest during his first term.

Trump’s tax returns confirm millions in income from Indonesian business interests - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Trump’s conflicts of interest in Indonesia ranked among the most egregious when he entered office.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 13h

President Trump was just caught on a hot mic talking with the president of Indonesia.

He may have been talking about his business interests in the country–which would be exactly the kind of conflict of interest we’ve been warning about for years. 🧵

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump's conversation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is caught on a hot mic. Hard to tell exactly what they are talking about, but Subianto asks Trump about meeting Eric Trump and Don Jr, who supposedly have nothing to do with government while they run the family business.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 18h

NEW: We just filed a Hatch Act complaint against several Trump administration officials, including Karoline Leavitt, Scott Bessent, Kristi Noem and Peter Navarro, for making partisan statements about New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign.

CREW files Hatch Act complaint against Trump administration officials - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Trump officials likely violated the Hatch Act by making partisan statements about Zohran Mamdani’s campaign in their official capacities.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 20h

The scale and scope of federal data and statistics that have been completely removed or otherwise compromised by President Trump’s administration is staggering.

One estimate put it at 3,000 datasets removed.

A Shortlist of Federal Data the Trump Administration Has Tampered With or Destroyed

The scale and scope of federal data and statistics that have been...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 20h

Russ Vought is now officially using the government shutdown as a pretext for his continued attempts to permanently gut the civil service.

The executive branch cannot unilaterally reduce agency funding that Congress has allocated: This is a serious separation of powers issue.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 3d

How is the government spending taxpayers dollars?

OMB is using footnotes to hide how and whether things are actually being funded.

But taxpayers deserve full transparency. So we're suing.

OMB’s latest effort to conceal spending data - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

OMB should not be doling out funds behind closed doors and must make public the contents of legally binding spend plans that apportion fund. Full transparency is critical for effective oversight.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

This cannot be allowed to be normalized. The president demanding his perceived opponents be indicted and using his power to ensure it happens is deeply dangerous.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

It's hard to overstate how alarming NY AG Letitia James's reported indictment is.

This is the second time in weeks that a political opponent of Trump has been indicted, at his urging, against the advice of career prosecutors and Trump's own appointees. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Justice Department indicts N.Y. attorney general

Justice Department wins indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of committing mortgage fraud in 2023.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Permanently cutting funding that Congress has allocated is illegal under the Impoundment Control Act—whether it's during a government shutdown or not.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Trump: "We'll be making cuts that will be permanent. And we're only going to cut Democrat programs. I hate to tell you."

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Rep. Sheri Biggs was weeks or months late disclosing more than 170 stock, treasury bill and corporate security trades made by her husband, Bill Biggs.

Say it with us: Ban congressional stock trading.

Republican Congresswoman Failed to Properly Disclose 170 Trades Worth Up to $13.6M

Dozens of those trades came in the form of stock sales made on March 18, when key details of Trump’s tariff policies were disclosed.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

We must demand a justice system that applies the law without prejudice. In a democracy, loyalty or opposition shouldn't decide who faces consequences.

Comey’s indictment is a reminder of what's at stake—and that anyone could be next.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

The pattern is clear: political allies get leniency while critics face scrutiny—or criminal charges. Uneven application of the law isn't justice, it's a threat to democracy.

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The DOJ is reportedly investigating Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James, who Trump has long identified as political enemies.

DOJ investigating N.Y. AG's office and Sen. Adam Schiff

A "special attorney" is investigating the prominent Trump opponents on mortgage fraud allegations, while federal prosecutors are probing Letitia James' office, sources tell NBC News.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Trump's actions make it clear he intends to keep targeting his perceived political enemies. From Comey to today's critics, his campaign to use the justice system against opponents shows no signs of slowing.

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In contrast, Trump has spent years demanding criminal charges for his perceived political enemies—a crusade that has escalated during his second term.

Trump now thinks former presidents should be immune from prosecution. He spent years saying otherwise. - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

On more than a few occasions, former presidents were the target of his criminal accusations.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Roger Stone, a longtime Trump ally, was convicted on charges including lying to Congress and witness tampering.

In 2020, Trump commuted his 40-month prison sentence.

Trump commutes Roger Stone’s prison sentence

Roger Stone has told The Associated Press that President Donald Trump called to inform him he would commute his prison sentence for crimes related to the Russia probe.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

We saw this pattern start in Trump’s first administration:

Michael Flynn twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his communication with Russia. But in 2020, the DOJ dropped the charges.

Michael Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges?

Fate and politics have rewarded decisions made by the former national security adviser and his legal team, ultimately delivering him from legal jeopardy after a years-long odyssey.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Meanwhile, Trump’s allies often escape accountability.

Consider Tom Homan, Trump’s current border czar, who allegedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents. When Trump entered office, the DOJ shut down the investigation.

DOJ ended probe of 'border czar' Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources

The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Critics warn this is politically motivated and highly dangerous. The prosecution hinges on proving Comey intentionally lied to GOP senators during a 2020 hearing about events from 3+ years earlier—and his answers may not have even been factually wrong.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 4d

Trump has openly cheered Comey's indictment—and it only came after a Trump appointee resigned rather than cave to pressure to bring charges, and was replaced by a loyalist.

The Comey Indictment Is an Embarrassment

The Justice Department should never have brought such a shoddy case.

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