Fighting Corruption

Political money corruption occurs in the presidency and in Congress where influence-seeking, big donors are rewarded with government decisions and actions. President Trump has abused his office to enrich himself and his family by billions of dollars so far in his second term.

We fight presidential, congressional and executive branch corruption.
We file complaints with and request investigations by the Justice Department and the Federal Election Commission challenging violations of the campaign finance laws by Democrats and Republicans. We challenge executive branch officials for abuses of office and for using public office for personal financial goal.
We support congressional investigations to prevent foreign interference in our elections and protect the integrity and honesty of elections.
We develop and advocate legislation to prevent the corrupting influence of big money in American politics and to prevent foreign governments from corrupting our elections.

Ethics Watchdogs Request OCE Inquiry into Whether Rep. Nunes Violated House Ethics Rules

March 28, 2017|Press Releases |Congress Enforcement Ethics & Accountabilityby Diane

Watchdog Groups Challenge White House Counsel Over Terms of Arrangement to Permit White House Role for Ivanka Trump

March 24, 2017|Press Releases |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Statement: GSA Ruling Giving Trump a Pass on Trump International Hotel is Nonsense

March 23, 2017|Press Releases |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Democracy 21 Urges NY AG to Investigate The Trump Org and Prevent Them from Receiving Illegal Emoluments from Foreign Govts to Benefit Pres. Trump

March 21, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountabilityby Diane

Fred Wertheimer: “Trump’s White House and DOJ Should Keep Their Hands off any Investigation of The Trump Organization Pursued by Office of the U.S. Attorney for Southern District”

March 13, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Watchdog Groups Resubmit Letter to Acting SDNY U.S Attorney to Take Steps to Prevent Trump Org. from Receiving Foreign Emoluments That Benefit Trump

March 13, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Democracy 21 Calls on EPA Ethics Officer to Ensure EPA Director Recuses Himself from Lawsuits He Brought Against EPA

March 10, 2017|Press Releases |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Watchdog Groups Call on NY U.S Attorney to Take Steps to Prevent Trump Org. from Receiving Foreign Emoluments

March 8, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Huffington Post Op-ed: A Declaration of Independence from Donald Trump

March 6, 2017|Op Eds |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Democracy 21 Tells Acting AG for Russia Investigation that DOJ Regulations Require Independent Special Counsel

March 3, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Democracy 21 Files Second Complaint against AG Sessions for Recusal Failure with DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility

March 2, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branch Legal Activitiesby Diane

Democracy 21 Files Complaint with DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility Against AG Sessions for Recusal Failure in Violation of DOJ Regulations

February 27, 2017|Press Releases |Enforcement Ethics & Accountability Executive Branch Legal Activitiesby Diane

Groups Inform AG Sessions that Federal Regulations Require His Recusal from Investigations Regarding Russia’s Intervention in 2016 Election and Flynn’s Activities

February 17, 2017|Press Releases |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane

Groups Urge Senators to Support Disclosure Bill to Address Trump’s Emoluments Clause Problems Relating to Trade Activities

February 16, 2017|Press Releases |Congress Ethics & Accountability Executive Branch Money In Politicsby Diane

AG Sessions Must Recuse Himself from Investigation into Russia’s 2016 Campaign Intervention and Flynn’s Activities

February 15, 2017|Press Releases |Ethics & Accountability Executive Branchby Diane