Where there is risk in identity revelation media withholds name of source. But Trump & allies are urging media to release name of Ukrainegate whistleblower.
American Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
American corruption here involves more blatant uses of money politics to corrode democracy. Forms of corruption obviously vary, but include government related bribery, extortion, cronyism, and embezzlement. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics or our articles on Worldwide Corruption.
Trump calls Emoluments Clause “phony” attacking constitution he swore to defend
After scrapping decision to take 2020 G-7 to his Miami resort Trump Monday called Emoluments Clause “phony” attacking the Constitution he swore to defend.
Emoluments Clause: Trump awards 2020 G-7 to his Miami Resort
Trump has awarded next year’s G-7 to his Miami Doral resort. Common Cause says this compounds Trump’s Emoluments Clause violations.
How President Trump and Giuliani weaponized the State Department
Insider reported Thursday that 8 Trump officials made revelations about how President Trump and and lawyer Rudy Giuliani “weaponized the State Department”.
Is President Trump fast becoming a GOP cult leader, strong man?
Ukrainegate and Syrian pullout have raised widespread anger. However, there is yet to be strong Republican opposition to Trump’s actions.
Report: Giuliani Under Investigation for Possible Lobbying Violations
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is being investigated by federal prosecutors in New York for possible lobbying violations.
Ukrainegate: indictments of Giuliani agents troubling picture of foreign money in US elections
On the indictment of 2 Giuliani aides Thursday, part of the Ukrainegate, Common Cause V. P. decries troubling free flow of foreign money into US elections.
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, Two Giuliani Aides Linked to the Ukraine investigation arrested
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two Rudy Giuliani aides on the Ukraine investigation, have been arrested and charged with campaign finance fraud.
Ukraine call: Trump insists he and his attorney general did nothing wrong
Trump insists he and his attorney general did nothing wrong by seeking damaging information about his domestic opponents from foreign countries.
More whistleblowers come forward as Democrats ramp up impeachment inquiry
More whistleblowers of potential Trump corruption come forward as a 2nd on Ukraine steps up and another’s complaint on Trump’s tax returns comes to light.