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April 25, 2025
Corruption Calendar Week 14: The All-American Meme Coin Oligarchy Wants To Extract Oil and Gas At National Monuments
This week, Trump once again leveraged his office to boost the price of his meme coin, $Trump. Meanwhile, firms that donated to Trump’s campaign or lobbied aggressively seem to be securing exemptions to his tariffs. But as the oligarchs are finding clever ways to enrich themselves, the risks of public health and environmental crises have grown. Read below for the full overview of corruption this week:
April 23, 2025 | The American Prospect
The GOP Is Destroying Justice to Embolden Trump’s Lawlessness
Since returning to office, Donald Trump has been repeatedly blocked by judges ruling against his most extreme actions: unconstitutional impoundments of congressionally appropriated funds, illegal purges of civil servants, and executive orders attacking law firms that don’t accede to his arbitrary and capricious demands.
April 21, 2025
Polling Tracker: Americans’ Opinions of Oligarchy and Corruption
Tracking Americans’ opinions on corruption and oligarchy in the Trump 2.0 era. Updated regularly with for organizers and activists.
April 18, 2025
Corruption Calendar Week 13: No Need To Rely On Luck When Cash Dictates Outcomes In MAGA World
In unlucky number 13, we tackle more corruption and pay to play stories in the administration. From Zaslav to Zuckerberg to selling gold visas we have all of the stories.
April 09, 2025
There’s Only Bad Options For Student Aid If Trump Dismantles The Education Department
The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education will leave millions of borrowers in limbo.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Elon Musk
Elon Musk, one of the richest men in the world, bought his way into Trump world and now leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has illegally taken over the federal government, firing federal employees and canceling grants with little to no regard of any of the reprecussions.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: David Sacks
David Sacks, Trump administration cryptocurrency and AI czar. Net worth: over $1 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Kelly Loeffler
Trump 2.0 Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is a mega donor who bought her way into politics.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel, businessman and Republican mega-donor. Net worth: $17.5 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Leandro Rizzuto Jr.
CEO of Meta and Trump donor Mark Zuckerberg. Net worth: $205.3 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Leandro Rizzuto Jr.
Leandro Rizzuto Jr., nominee for Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Net worth: $3.5 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Linda McMahon
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is a mega donor and conservative activist with no real experience in Education, but spent her career as a CEO in scandal after scandal.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Stephen Feinberg
Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Feinberg. Net worth: $5 billion