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Public Citizen

Trump Betrays Small Farmers, Bows to Big Meat

Donald Trump once had his own brand of steaks and prefers his meat well-done.

Oct 26, 2017

Oct 26, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

10 Weird Tricks Trump Is Pulling to Profit from the Presidency

Gutting regulations so reckless corporations can do whatever they want is a central theme of the Trump presidency.

Oct 17, 2017

10 Weird Tricks Trump Is Pulling to Profit from the Presidency

Oct 17, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

Is Foxconn’s Corporate Dystopia Coming to Pennsylvania?

The walls of Foxconn’s factories in China are adorned with quotes from the company’s chairman, Terry Gou, presumably intended to motivate…

Aug 9, 2017

Is Foxconn’s Corporate Dystopia Coming to Pennsylvania?

Aug 9, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

Newt Gingrich’s “Fantasy Land”

“The Justice Department is an extraordinarily left-wing institution.”

Jul 27, 2017

Newt Gingrich’s “Fantasy Land”

Jul 27, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

For-Profit President

Month One of Donald Trump’s Presidency: Enriching His Private Business, Carrying Out a Corporate Takeover and Putting Profits Before People

Feb 20, 2017

For-Profit President

Feb 20, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

The People Shaping Trump’s Inauguration

Despite Candidate Trump’s Pledge to “Send the Special Interests Packing,” Trump’s Inaugural Committee Is Packed With Corporate Insiders

Jan 19, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

Corporate Contributors to Trump Inauguration Seek to Curry Favor

Seven Corporations Known to Have Donated Toward President-Elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Have Pending Business Before the Federal…

Jan 19, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

Corporate Interests Infest Trump Transition at Federal Agencies

Despite Candidate Trump’s Pledge to “Send the Special Interests Packing,” 70% of the Incoming Administration’s Agency Landing Team Members…

Nov 29, 2016

Corporate Interests Infest Trump Transition at Federal Agencies

Nov 29, 2016

Rick Claypool
in
Public Citizen

Donald Trump, Clean Government Reformer?

Candidate Trump Used Campaign Rhetoric Promising to “Drain the Swamp” of Special Interest Influence. Will President Trump Keep His Good…

Nov 15, 2016

Nov 15, 2016

Rick Claypool

Corporate Campaign War Chests Average 10-to-1 Advantage in State Ballot Races

Big Business is poised to crush its opposition at the ballot box this November.

Sep 29, 2016

Corporate Campaign War Chests Average 10-to-1 Advantage in State Ballot Races

Sep 29, 2016

Rick Claypool

Rick Claypool

Research Director for Public Citizen's President’s Office. Investigating how corporate power undermines democracy and justice.

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