New Issue One Report Highlights 12 Ways President Trump Profits from the Presidency and Sells Influence

A new analysis from Issue One finds that President Donald Trump has sold access and influence to domestic and foreign interests, and used the presidency to enrich himself and his family, including through multiple cryptocurrency ventures, in violation of both the spirit and the letter of Article I of the Constitution.

The latest installment of Issue One’s Corruption Chronicles series highlights 12 ways that Trump has sidestepped long-standing anti-corruption guardrails, engaged in pay-to-play politics, and transformed the presidency into a vehicle for personal financial gain. These numbers include the amount of money Trump has earned since taking office, the number of securities trades that have enriched the president, and notable pay-for-play super PAC contributions.

Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman said:

“The White House is increasingly being run like a criminal enterprise. President Donald Trump’s scandalous behavior poses a serious threat of corruption, degrades the presidency, and leaves the public paying the price. A president who personally profits from public office and sells access not only undermines the public’s trust but also creates a dangerous precedent that could be further exploited by future presidents of either party, unless Congress strengthens accountability measures.”

Read the full report on Issue One’s website.

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