The Corruption
Count.

By the numbers.

Total itemized adds the de-duplicated money and gifts to Trump, his family, or allies in that category, so those totals add up to the $2B headline. Biggest single amount is the one largest figure a source reports. Where a category has no such money, both columns show trades or taxpayer cost instead. Click a row to see its incidents.

How we count.

The headline sum adds only donations, gifts, fees, and investments that a source says went to Trump, his family, or allies. It leaves out duplicates across sources, subsets of larger figures, fundraising asks, unpaid promises, and money that went to someone else. Many incidents have no dollar figure, so the full amount is likely much higher.

• $1B donations
• $439.4M gifts
• $58M fees
• $482.6M investments

The biggest checks.

1. $400MQatar offers $400M jet for Air Force One, possibly for Trump after office · $400M jumbo jet
2. $300MMusk spent ~$300M backing Trump in 2024 and was made DOGE head · Almost $300M to support Trump's 2024 candidacy
3. $187MTahnoon-linked Aryam bought 49% of World Liberty; $187M went to Trump entities · $187M to the Trump family from the 49% stake purchase
4. $100MBobby Zhou, once charged with money laundering, put $100M into Trump crypto · $100M from Zhou to Trump crypto businesses
5. $75MJustin Sun put $93.6M into Trump crypto; SEC ended its case against him · $75M in World Liberty Financial tokens
6. $50MSoftBank gave $50M to Trump library; two months later got a federal land lease · $50M to presidential library
7. $45MEllison gave $45M to pro-Trump group; Oracle and Skydance deals got US backing · $45M to dark money group supporting Trump in 2024
8. $40MAmazon paid $40M for Melania documentary and gave $1M+ to inaugural fund · $40M license fee for Melania Trump documentary
9. $37MArcelorMittal donated $37M ballroom steel, received tariff carveout · Steel donated for the ballroom
10. $35MCrypto.com gave $35M to MAGA Inc.; CFTC and OCC acted in its favor · $35M from Foris DAX to MAGA Inc., Jan 2025-Feb 2026

When it was reported.

Click a quarter to see its incidents. * Quarter to date.

Who paid for the ballroom.

$333M of donations for Trump's ballroom were initially kept secret, until the Washington Post uncovered documents. Nearly $100M remains unknown. Donors are grouped by industry, and only those with a documented favor or conflict are named up front.

See the ballroom incidents →

The incidents.

All 297 incidents

1. CryptoDec 2025Reported

   WLF raised $750M from investors to buy its own token; family could earn $500M more #

   What they gave Paid

   Investors put up $750M, used to buy WLFI tokens from the Trump family's own company.

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   What they got Not recorded

   Not recorded. The WSJ reports the family stands to earn about $500M more; no government favor is alleged.

   Details and sources

   The Wall Street Journal reports World Liberty Financial bought a publicly listed firm and raised $750 million from investors to buy WLFI, its own token. The WSJ called the structure unusually circular and estimated the Trump family could earn about $500 million more from it.

   • $750M investment $750M raised to buy WLFI
   • ~$500M profit ~$500M more the family could earn (WSJ estimate)

   Wall Street Journal ↗Tangle ↗
2. CryptoMay 2026Reported

   World Liberty partnered with two men U.S. sanctioned a month earlier over scam ring #

   What they gave No payer recorded

   No payer recorded. A venture linked to two sanctioned men partnered with the Trump family's World Liberty Financial.

   →

   What they got Not recorded

   Not recorded. No government favor is alleged; Tangle calls the partnership inadvertent.

   Details and sources

   The Wall Street Journal reports World Liberty Financial partnered with a crypto venture linked to two men the U.S. had sanctioned about a month earlier for helping run a transnational online-scam syndicate. Tangle's Isaac Saul calls the partnership inadvertent.

   Wall Street Journal ↗Tangle ↗
3. Family businessApr 2026Reported

   Trump Jr. invests in and advises Kalshi and Polymarket as Washington weighs rules #

   What they gave No payer recorded

   No payer recorded. Donald Trump Jr. holds stakes in and advises Kalshi and Polymarket.

   →

   What they got Not recorded

   Not recorded. Both firms lobby on regulation; no specific favor is reported.

   Details and sources

   The New York Times and CNBC report Donald Trump Jr. invests in and advises both Kalshi and Polymarket, the prediction-market firms now lobbying Washington over how they are regulated.

   New York Times ↗CNBC ↗Tangle ↗
4. Inner circleJul 30, 2025Reported

   Trump and Vance lobbied Congress to exempt them from a stock trading ban #

   What they gave No payer recorded

   Nobody reported as paying; the president and vice president lobbied for the exemption themselves.

   →

   What they got Sought

   Trump and Vance sought an exemption from the stock trading ban (NYT). No exemption is reported as enacted.

   Details and sources

   The New York Times reported in July 2025 that Trump and Vice President JD Vance lobbied Congress to carve themselves out of a bill banning stock trading by officials.

   New York Times ↗Tangle ↗
5. DonationsJan 2025Reported

   About $50M in inauguration gifts came from firms facing federal enforcement #

   What they gave Paid

   Firms including Bank of America, Capital One, JPMorgan and Toyota gave about $50M to the inauguration fund.

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   What they got Delivered

   Federal investigations of the firms were reportedly paused or frozen (Public Citizen, via Tangle).

   Details and sources

   Public Citizen found roughly $50 million of inauguration fund donations came from companies facing federal enforcement, including Bank of America, Capital One, JPMorgan and Toyota. Their investigations were reportedly paused or frozen.

   • ~$50M donation ~$50M from firms facing enforcement

   Public Citizen ↗Tangle ↗
6. Regulatory favorsJan 25, 2025Public record

   More than a dozen inspectors general fired after Trump took office #

   What they gave No payer recorded

   Nobody reported as paying; the firings were a presidential action.

   →

   What they got Delivered

   More than a dozen inspectors general were removed from their posts (Politico).

   Details and sources

   Politico reported in January 2025 that Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general, the officials who investigate waste, fraud and abuse inside federal agencies.

   Politico ↗Tangle ↗
7. ForeignMay 2025Reported

   Saudi Arabia: Trump-property golf, Jeddah tower deal, $142B arms deal, major ally status #

   What they gave Pledged or alleged

   Saudi golf events at Trump courses and a DAR Global partnership on Trump Tower Jeddah; no amounts reported.

   →

   What they got Delivered

   U.S. approved a ~$142B arms deal and named Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally (Reuters, CBS).

   Details and sources

   Reports cited by Tangle: Saudi Arabia's golf tour has played at Trump's Doral and Bedminster properties, the Trump Organization is partnering with DAR Global on Trump Tower Jeddah, and the administration approved a roughly $142 billion arms deal and named Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally. The sources do not say the events were linked.

   • $142B contract ~$142B arms deal

   Reuters ↗CBS News ↗PBS NewsHour ↗Inquirer ↗Tangle ↗
8. ForeignJan 2026Reported

   Eight foreign governments hosted or sponsored events at Trump properties in year one #

   What they gave Paid

   Eight foreign governments hosted or sponsored five events at Trump properties; amounts not itemized.

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   What they got Not recorded

   Not recorded. CREW documents the spending as a conflict of interest; no specific favor is reported.

   Details and sources

   Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington counted five events hosted or sponsored by eight foreign governments at Trump properties in the first year of the second term, plus 60 visits by foreign officials. UAE entities hosted or sponsored the most.

   CREW ↗Tangle ↗
9. PardonsOct 20, 2026ReportedInvestigating

   Banker allegedly promised Habba $50M; Trump pardoned him in January #

   What they gave Pledged or alleged

   Banker Julio Herrera Velutini allegedly promised Alina Habba $50M; his daughter gave $2.5M to MAGA Inc.

   →

   What they got Delivered

   Trump pardoned Herrera Velutini in January 2026 (DOJ). Habba says the pardon was unrelated to her work for the new business.

   Details and sources

   The NYT reports Julio Herrera Velutini, a banker previously charged with bribery, allegedly promised Alina Habba Mildon $50 million to help secure a pardon. She then took a job at a firm founded by his daughter while still U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Trump pardoned him in January. His daughter separately gave $2.5 million to MAGA Inc.

   • $50M fee $50M allegedly promised
   • $2.5M donation $2.5M to MAGA Inc. from his daughter
   • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (July 2025)

   Response Habba told the Times Herrera's pardon was unrelated to her work for the new business.

   New York Times ↗DOJ pardon record ↗FEC ↗FEC ↗New York Times ↗Washington Post ↗NBC News ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerCampaign Legal Center ↗
10. DonationsOct 15, 2026Reported

    Donors gave about $333M for the ballroom, $77M+ anonymously #

    What they gave Paid

    About 67 private donors gave ~$333M for the ballroom (27 named incl. Nvidia, Lockheed, Palantir); $77M+ anonymous.

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    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The Post ties no donation to a decision, but notes contractor donors, regulatory wins, and a donor's father's pardon.

    Details and sources

    Previously undisclosed documents show 67 donations above $10,000 and about $333 million from private donors, at least $77 million of it anonymous, according to the Washington Post. About half came from companies, firms or executives with federal contracts; several donors benefited from regulatory decisions, and one donor's father, banker Julio Herrera Velutini, was pardoned. The Post does not tie specific donations to specific decisions. Donors already covered in their own entries are not repeated below.

    • $333M donation Total from private donors (Washington Post)
    • $25M donation Nvidia
    • $25M donation Adelson family
    • $25M donation Charles Ergen (Dish Network)
    • $22M other Google, from its settlement of Trump's YouTube lawsuit
    • ~$20M donation Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Foundation (more than $20M)
    • $10M donation Lockheed Martin
    • $10M donation Palantir
    • $10M donation RHI II LLC
    • $7.5M donation Comcast
    • $5M donation Meta
    • $5M donation Cisco
    • $5M donation T-Mobile
    • $5M donation ServiceNow
    • $5M donation Altria Group
    • $5M donation Caterpillar
    • $5M donation Baszucki Gift Fund
    • $5M donation BlackRock Charitable Fund
    • $5M donation Paul Singer fund
    • $5M donation Jeff Yass donor-advised fund
    • $5M donation Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher fund
    • $5M donation Stephen and Christine Schwarzman
    • $5M donation Ripple Labs
    • $5M donation Coinbase
    • $5.1M donation Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss
    • $4M donation NextEra Energy
    • $1M donation Joe Popolo Jr.

    Washington Post ↗The Daily Beast ↗NL Times ↗
11. Inner circleOct 14, 2026Reported

    Habba's husband's multimillion Kennedy Center donation was never deposited #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Alina Habba Mildon's husband: a multimillion-dollar donation to the Kennedy Center, reportedly by transfer from Congo.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Axios says it was never deposited; unknown is who sent the money and why.

    Details and sources

    Axios reports Alina Habba Mildon told Trump that Ric Grenell failed to deposit a multimillion-dollar Kennedy Center donation from her husband. A later NYT report suggests the money came by bank transfer from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Axios ↗New York Times ↗
12. PardonsOct 13, 2026Public record

    Trump pardons two Alaska diesel shop owners convicted of Clean Air Act plot #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; the two were co-owners of an Alaska diesel shop convicted of Clean Air Act conspiracy.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Zachary Czubak and Patrick Flemming on Oct. 13, 2026, signing the pardons on stage at a campaign event (DOJ).

    Details and sources

    On October 13, 2026 Trump pardoned Zachary Czubak and Patrick Flemming, co-owners of an Alaska shop convicted of Clean Air Act conspiracy for modifying diesel vehicles, signing the pardons on stage at a campaign event, per The Hill.

    • $66K penalty waived $66K fine (Czubak)

    The Hill ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
13. ForeignOct 3, 2026Reported

    Putin seeks to tie Ukraine peace terms to sale of Russian energy assets #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Russia (Putin): pushed to make Ukraine peace terms depend on a multibillion-dollar sale of Russian energy assets.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Sought. Two groups tied to Kushner or Witkoff families, and donor Todd Boehly, would benefit; no deal reported as done.

    Details and sources

    The NYT reports Putin pushed for a Ukraine peace deal to be contingent on a multibillion-dollar sale of Russian energy assets. Two Middle Eastern groups tied to the families of Kushner or Witkoff, and donor Todd Boehly, would benefit.

    • ~$1B other Multibillion-dollar arrangement

    New York Times ↗
14. Regulatory favorsOct 2026Reported

    Firms gave $210.5M to MAGA Inc. and allies; federal cases against them ended #

    What they gave Paid

    Companies that benefited from canceled federal enforcement actions: $210.5M given or pledged to MAGA Inc. and allied super PACs.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Federal enforcement actions against those companies were canceled (per Public Citizen).

    Details and sources

    Public Citizen reports that companies that benefited from canceled federal enforcement actions gave or pledged $210.5 million to MAGA Inc. and other Trump-aligned super PACs.

    • $210.5M donation $210.5M given or pledged to Trump-aligned super PACs

    Public Citizen ↗
15. CryptoOct 2026Reported

    Tether paid Hines' company millions, then hired him after he pushed GENIUS Act #

    What they gave Paid

    Tether paid millions to a company co-owned by Bo Hines, then hired him as its U.S. chief.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Hines led the White House crypto council's push for the GENIUS Act, which Tether stood to benefit from.

    Details and sources

    WSJ reports Bo Hines led the push for the GENIUS Act while a company he co-owned took millions from Tether, which stood to benefit. Tether later hired him as its U.S. chief.

    Wall Street Journal ↗
16. Inner circleOct 2026Reported

    Republika Srpska hired lobbying firm employing chief of staff's daughter #

    What they gave Paid

    Republika Srpska: hired a lobbying firm that employs Katie Wiles, daughter of the White House chief of staff.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The concern is that the chief of staff's daughter lobbies for a Russia-aligned territory; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Financial Times reports Katie Wiles, daughter of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, was working for a lobbying firm that represents Republika Srpska, a Russia-aligned territory in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Financial Times ↗
17. Inner circleOct 2026Reported

    Guilfoyle asked a donor for $100,000, reportedly offering to fix his tax issues #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Unnamed Trump donor: Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 toward a credit card bill.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Sought. She allegedly promised to make his tax and legal problems disappear; she was then fired as ambassador to Greece.

    Details and sources

    WSJ reports Kimberly Guilfoyle was fired as ambassador to Greece after leaked texts showed her asking a Trump donor for $100,000 toward a credit card bill. She allegedly promised to make his tax and legal issues disappear and stressed avoiding a paper trail.

    • $100K gift $100,000 requested toward a credit card payment

    Wall Street Journal ↗
18. MarketsOct 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Kalshi traders correctly bet on Zacharia as press secretary before news broke #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Unidentified Kalshi traders placed bets that correctly picked Katie Zacharia as press secretary just before it was reported.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Kalshi is investigating whether the traders had inside knowledge; no return favor is alleged.

    Details and sources

    The Hill reports Kalshi investigated trades that correctly picked Katie Zacharia as press secretary, including two placed around 1:41 PM ET, shortly before news organizations reported the selection.

    The Hill ↗
19. Family businessSep 22, 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Sen. Curtis asks Judiciary Committee to probe Trump family business dealings #

    What they gave Paid

    Reports say a Russian oligarch paid for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations; he also has crypto, real estate and betting ventures.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Sen. Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate; Grassley will review. The family denies conflicts.

    Details and sources

    On September 22, 2026 Republican Sen. John Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Trump family business activities, especially Donald Trump Jr., citing reports of a Russian oligarch paying for his wedding celebrations and ventures in crypto, real estate and prediction markets. Chairman Grassley said he would review it and Durbin backed it.

    Response The Trump family defended its business practices and denied any conflicts.

    Reuters ↗
20. PardonsSep 3, 2026Public record

    Trump granted clemency to 30 people; only four were named for a week #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; 30 people were granted clemency, only four named at first, DOJ listed the rest a week later.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Thirty people received pardons or commutations (DOJ). Former pardon attorney Liz Oyer warns other grants may not be public.

    Details and sources

    In early September 2026 rumors of clemency grants circulated without official notice; Alice Johnson then said 30 people had been granted clemency but named only four, and DOJ released the full list a week later (NYT). Former pardon attorney Liz Oyer warned the delays may mean other grants are not public.

    New York Times ↗Department of Justice ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Lawyer Oyer ↗
21. PardonsSep 3, 2026Public record

    Trump commutes 72-month sentence of Philadelphia union leader John Dougherty #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; John Dougherty, a Philadelphia union leader, was serving 72 months for embezzlement and bribery conspiracy.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump commuted Dougherty's 72-month sentence (DOJ).

    Details and sources

    Trump commuted John Dougherty's 72-month sentence for embezzling union assets, wire fraud and honest services bribery conspiracy, per the DOJ warrant listing his convictions.

    Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
22. PardonsSep 2026Reported

    Convicted Alexander brothers paid Dershowitz $500K+ and reportedly seek pardons #

    What they gave Paid

    Alexander brothers (convicted of assaults and sex trafficking): $500K+ retainer to lawyer Alan Dershowitz, who wants $250K more.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Sought. The brothers are reportedly seeking pardons; not recorded granted.

    Details and sources

    The New York Times reported that three brothers convicted of assaults and a long-running sex trafficking scheme paid Alan Dershowitz at least $500,000 under a retainer covering legal services including clemency advice, and that he was demanding at least $250,000 more. The brothers are reported to be seeking pardons.

    • ~$500K fee Retainer paid to Dershowitz
    • ~$250K fee Further payment Dershowitz demanded

    New York Times ↗
23. CryptoAug 10, 2026Reported

    Bobby Zhou, once charged with money laundering, put $100M into Trump crypto #

    What they gave Paid

    Guren "Bobby" Zhou, once charged with money laundering in Britain: $100M into Trump's crypto businesses, $75M to a Trump-and-sons company.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The NYT reports the money, some of which also benefited Steve Witkoff; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The NYT reported in August 2026 that Guren "Bobby" Zhou, previously charged with money laundering in Britain, put $100 million into Trump's crypto businesses. Of that, $75 million went to a company controlled by Trump and his three sons, some of which also benefited envoy Steve Witkoff. The NYT said the case shows how anonymous crypto buyers can shower Trump with money.

    • $100M investment $100M from Zhou to Trump crypto businesses
    • $75M investment $75M of it to company controlled by Trump and sons

    The New York Times ↗
24. ForeignAug 2026Reported

    Foreign partners paid the Trump Organization over $59.5M in licensing, up 71% #

    What they gave Paid

    Foreign licensing partners: over $59.5M to the Trump Organization, up 71% from 2024 (CNBC).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Many payments reportedly came from firms seeking U.S. investment, approvals or good relations; no specific favor is named.

    Details and sources

    CNBC reported in August 2026 that Trump's foreign licensing business made more than $59.5 million, up 71% from 2024 and nearly tenfold from 2023. Many payments reportedly came from companies seeking U.S. investment, government approvals or favorable relations.

    • ~$59.5M profit Foreign licensing income reported by CNBC

    CNBC ↗
25. Family businessAug 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Government gave $3.2B in deals to 15 firms backed by Trump's sons #

    What they gave Paid

    U.S. government (Pentagon and others): $3.2B in contracts, investments and loans to 15 firms backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    The 15 firms received the awards, mostly after Trump returned to office. Pentagon says none got preferential treatment; IG probe requested.

    Details and sources

    The Washington Post reported in August 2026 that 15 companies with investments from Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. received a combined $3.2 billion in federal contracts, investments and loans, mostly after Trump returned to office. Democrats asked the Pentagon inspector general to investigate.

    • $3.2B contract Federal contracts, investments and loans to 15 firms

    Response The Trump Organization said the brothers were passive minority investors; the Pentagon said no company got preferential treatment.

    The Washington Post ↗
26. DonationsJul 15, 2026Reported

    Companies and donors gave Trump-controlled groups over $800M by July 2026 #

    What they gave Paid

    Companies and wealthy donors: over $800M by July 2026 to nonprofits and committees Trump and allies control, often in secret.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ says companies seeking contracts or favorable policies gave millions; no specific favor is cited here.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Trump ran an unprecedented fundraising operation, collecting well over half a billion dollars, and over $800 million by July 2026, through nonprofits, institutions and committees he and allies control. Companies seeking contracts or favorable policies gave millions, often in secret.

    • ~$800M donation Over $800M solicited by July 2026

    The Wall Street Journal ↗The Wall Street Journal
27. PardonsJul 13, 2026AllegedIn litigation

    Boosie Badazz paid Burkman and Wohl $600K for a pardon that never came #

    What they gave Paid

    Rapper Boosie Badazz: $600,000 to Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl for a promised pardon on a gun charge.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. No pardon was granted; the contract set a $300,000 refund if it failed, and Boosie is suing.

    Details and sources

    NOTUS and CBS's 60 Minutes reported that rapper Boosie Badazz paid Burkman and Wohl $600,000 for a promised pardon on a gun charge that never came. The contract reportedly specified a $300,000 refund if the effort failed; Boosie is suing, and Burkman says the two are effectively bankrupt.

    • $600K fee Paid upfront to brokers
    • $300K other Refund specified in contract

    NOTUS ↗CBS News ↗
28. CryptoJul 6, 2026Reported

    Nearly a million $TRUMP coin buyers lost a combined $3.8B #

    What they gave Paid

    $TRUMP coin buyers: nearly a million lost a combined $3.8B (NYT); 58 wallets made millions.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Trump and CIC Digital LLC are the coin's backers; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    CNBC reported in May 2025 that about 764,000 people who bought after the January 19 peak lost money while 58 wallets made millions. The NYT reported in July 2026 that nearly a million investors lost a combined $3.8 billion on the coin.

    • $3.8B other $3.8B total investor losses on $TRUMP coin (NYT headline)

    The New York Times ↗CNBC ↗
29. CryptoJul 6, 2026Reported

    WLFI token buyers paid in; a Trump entity took 75% of sales #

    What they gave Paid

    WLFI token buyers: paid for tokens, 75% of sales went to a Trump business entity while the token price fell.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The concern is the Trump entity's 75% cut of sales; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The NYT reported that a Trump business entity collected a 75% cut of WLFI token sales, even as the token's price fell after it began trading publicly.

    The New York Times ↗
30. PardonsJul 3, 2026Public record

    Trump pardons about 16 people and firms for removing diesel pollution controls #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; about 16 people and firms convicted of removing diesel truck pollution controls, with fines up to $1M.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned about 16 people and companies on July 3, 2026 (DOJ), wiping their Clean Air Act convictions and fines.

    Details and sources

    On July 3, 2026 Trump pardoned about 16 individuals and companies convicted of Clean Air Act violations tied to removing or tampering with diesel truck pollution controls, including Accurate Truck Service, Diesel Freak, Griffin Transportation, Custom Auto of Rexburg and GDP Tuning, per the Associated Press.

    • $500K penalty waived $500K fine each for Accurate Truck and Griffin
    • $750K penalty waived $750K fine, Diesel Freak
    • $1M penalty waived $1M fine each for Pierce and Custom Auto of Rexburg

    Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
31. PardonsJul 2026Public record

    Adam Kidan gave $2,600 to Rep. Mackenzie's PAC; Trump pardoned him 3 days later #

    What they gave Paid

    Republican donor Adam Kidan: $2,600 to Rep. Ryan Mackenzie's leadership PAC, three days before his pardon.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Kidan (DOJ). Mackenzie's office says he never advocated for it.

    Details and sources

    Spotlight PA reports Adam Kidan, a Republican donor tied to the Abramoff scandal, was pardoned three days after giving $2,600 to Rep. Ryan Mackenzie's leadership PAC. Mackenzie's office says he never advocated for the pardon.

    • $2.6K donation $2,600 to Mackenzie's leadership PAC
    • $21.7M penalty waived $21.7M restitution

    Response Mackenzie's office says he never advocated for the pardon.

    Spotlight PA ↗Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
32. Family businessJul 2026Reported

    Trump has earned at least $2B since returning to office, Senate Democrats say #

    What they gave Paid

    Various payers: at least $2B in earnings by Trump since returning to office (disclosure); $4B+ with family (New Yorker).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Totals only; payers and any government action behind the earnings are not specified.

    Details and sources

    A recent financial disclosure shows Trump earned at least $2 billion since returning to office, according to Senate Democrats. The New Yorker estimates more than $4 billion once his immediate family is included.

    • ~$2B profit At least $2B earned by Trump per disclosure
    • ~$4B profit $4B+ family-wide per New Yorker estimate

    Senate Democrats report ↗
33. PardonsJul 2026Reported

    Trump's clemency cancelled almost $2B in restitution owed to victims, taxpayers #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Offenders owed almost $2B in restitution and penalties to victims and taxpayers.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump's clemency for donors, loyalists and connected people cancelled almost $2B of that, per Senate Democrats.

    Details and sources

    Senate Democrats say Trump's clemency for donors, loyalists, and well-connected people has cancelled almost $2 billion that offenders owed in restitution and penalties.

    • ~$2B penalty waived Almost $2B in restitution and penalties wiped out

    Senate Democrats report ↗
34. PardonsJul 2026Public record

    Trump pardoned nine businesses, erasing about $200M in penalties #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; nine companies owed about $200M in penalties, some meant for victims.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned nine businesses by July 2026 (DOJ), erasing about $200M in penalties (Bloomberg).

    Details and sources

    Bloomberg reported that Trump is the first modern president to pardon businesses, issuing nine by July 2026 and erasing about $200 million in penalties, some of which was destined for victims of wrongdoing.

    • $200M penalty waived $200M in penalties wiped across nine pardons

    Response The White House denied it saw Charles II as precedent and said the Constitution does not limit pardons to people.

    Bloomberg ↗
35. GiftsJul 2026Reported

    Trump removed Belgian diamond tariffs; a Belgian diamond group gave him a ring #

    What they gave Paid

    A Belgian diamond group gave Trump a ring set with 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump removed tariffs on Belgian diamond imports, months before accepting the ring.

    Details and sources

    AP reported in July 2026 that Trump accepted a ring set with 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies from a Belgian diamond group months after he removed tariffs on Belgian diamond imports.

    AP News ↗
36. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Fundraiser O'Rourke, at Trump's direction, asks companies for $5M to $50M each #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Corporate donors: asked by fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke, at Trump's direction, for $5M to $50M each.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Sought. Donations are described as important to the president; no specific favor is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Trump directs fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke on whom to call and how much to ask, with requests of $5 million to $50 million. She reportedly tells companies the donation is important to the president and the "boss" wants the money.

    • ~$5M donation Typical ask of $5M for some donors
    • ~$50M donation Ask of $50M for others

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
37. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    SoftBank gave $50M to Trump library; two months later got a federal land lease #

    What they gave Paid

    SoftBank: $50M to the Trump presidential library foundation in January 2026.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Two months later the administration announced a federal land lease for a SoftBank Ohio data center. No source reports a promise.

    Details and sources

    SoftBank gave $50 million to the Trump presidential library foundation in January 2026, which the Wall Street Journal reported as part of Trump's solicited fundraising from companies. Two months later the administration announced a federal land lease for a SoftBank data center in Ohio, and SoftBank was on the shortlist for Japan's $550 billion U.S. investment program, according to Sens. Warren and Blumenthal and Rep. Stansbury, who opened an investigation. No source reports an explicit promise of favorable treatment.

    • $50M donation $50M to presidential library

    Response SoftBank told lawmakers the money will fund a space in the library highlighting the U.S.-Japan relationship.

    The Wall Street Journal ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗SoftBank response to Senate letter ↗
38. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Apple donated $25M toward the White House ballroom #

    What they gave Paid

    Apple: $25M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the donation only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Apple donated $25M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    • $25M donation $25M to ballroom

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
39. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Microsoft donated $10M toward the White House ballroom #

    What they gave Paid

    Microsoft: $10M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the donation only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Microsoft donated $10M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    • $10M donation $10M to ballroom

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
40. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Amazon donated $5M toward the White House ballroom #

    What they gave Paid

    Amazon: $5M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the donation only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Amazon donated $5M toward Trump's White House State Ballroom.

    • $5M donation $5M to ballroom

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
41. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Meta gave $10M to a Trump PAC, $22M to the library and millions to the ballroom #

    What they gave Paid

    Meta: $10M to Securing American Greatness, a multimillion gift to the ballroom, and $22M for the presidential library.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the donations only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Meta gave $10 million to the Trump-aligned committee Securing American Greatness, a multimillion donation to the ballroom, and $22 million for the presidential library.

    • $10M donation $10M to Securing American Greatness
    • $22M donation $22M to presidential library

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
42. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Chevron donated millions after Trump asked it for $50M #

    What they gave Paid

    Chevron: donated millions of dollars after Trump asked it for $50M.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the request and donation; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Chevron donated millions of dollars after Trump asked it for $50 million.

    • ~$50M other $50M requested of Chevron

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
43. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Timothy Mellon donated over $100M to Trump-backed causes, some in gold #

    What they gave Paid

    Timothy Mellon: over $100M to Trump-backed causes, some of it in solid gold.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the donations only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Timothy Mellon donated over $100 million to Trump-backed causes, some of it in the form of solid gold.

    • ~$100M donation Over $100M

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
44. DonationsJul 2026Reported

    Trump raised $50M from donors for his Freedom 250 organization #

    What they gave Paid

    Donors: $50M raised by Trump for his Freedom 250 organization.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. WSJ reports the fundraising only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported Trump raised $50 million from donors for his Freedom 250 organization.

    • $50M donation $50M raised for Freedom 250

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
45. ForeignJul 2026Reported

    Base Co. paid Trump's company $2M while its affiliate fought a Commerce case #

    What they gave Paid

    Base Co., a South Korean firm: $2M to Trump's holding company while its affiliate Korea Aluminium fought a Commerce trade case.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The Post reports the payment and the pending Commerce Department case; no ruling is cited.

    Details and sources

    The Washington Post reported in July 2026 that Base Co., a South Korean company that had sold Trump-branded wine, paid Trump's holding company $2 million while its aluminum affiliate Korea Aluminium fought a Commerce Department trade case.

    • $2M investment Payment to Trump holding company

    The Washington Post ↗
46. MarketsJul 2026Public record

    Trump disclosed 327 unreported stock trades made the day before a tariff pause #

    What they gave Paid

    Trump disclosed 327 previously unreported stock trades made the day before he announced a Liberation Day tariff pause.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. NBC reports the trade timing; no one is alleged to have paid for anything.

    Details and sources

    NBC News reported in July 2026 that Trump disclosed 327 previously unreported stock trades made the day before he announced a pause on some Liberation Day tariffs.

    NBC News ↗
47. MarketsJul 2026Reported

    Trump bought stocks, then promoted those companies on Truth Social days later #

    What they gave Paid

    Trump bought stocks, then promoted those companies on Truth Social days later (CNN).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. The concern is personal trading alongside public promotion; no payer or favor is named.

    Details and sources

    CNN reported in July 2026 that Trump promoted companies on Truth Social days after buying their stocks.

    CNN ↗
48. MarketsJul 2026Reported

    Trump Media plans to sell Wall Street firms early access to Trump's posts #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Wall Street firms would pay Trump Media for early access to Trump's Truth Social posts.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Sought. Announced July 2026; the BBC says the president stands to profit directly.

    Details and sources

    In July 2026 Trump Media announced plans to sell Wall Street firms early access to Trump's Truth Social posts. The BBC reported the president stands to profit directly from selling expedited access to his own statements.

    BBC News ↗
49. Regulatory favorsJul 2026Reported

    Firms gave the government equity stakes; critics say threats forced it #

    What they gave Paid

    Private companies: handed shares to the U.S. government; critics say some were pressured by threats of regulation.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    The U.S. government took equity stakes in private companies (NYT). Critics call it extortion; the record names no firm.

    Details and sources

    The NYT reported the administration is taking stakes in private companies; critics said it has sometimes extorted firms into handing over shares by threatening regulation.

    The New York Times ↗
50. Inner circleJul 2026Public record

    Sokolov gave MAGA Inc. $12M, then was named chair of State Dept's $200M fund #

    What they gave Paid

    Investor Konstantin Sokolov: $12M to MAGA Inc. (Aug 2025-Jun 2026) plus an undisclosed sum to the ballroom.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    In July 2026 he was appointed chairman of the $200M Tripp+ Enterprise Fund, a State Department fund for Central Asia.

    Details and sources

    Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born private equity investor, gave $12 million to MAGA Inc. between Aug. 2025 and June 2026 and an undisclosed sum to the ballroom. In July 2026 he was appointed chairman of the $200 million Tripp+ Enterprise Fund, a State Department fund for Central Asia projects.

    • $12M donation $12M to MAGA Inc., Aug 2025-Jun 2026
    • $200M contract Tripp+ Enterprise Fund size

    The Guardian ↗FEC ↗New York Times ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
51. CryptoJun 30, 2026Public record

    Trump's family crypto business brought in about $1.4B of his 2025 income #

    What they gave Paid

    Crypto customers and investors: about $1.4B of Trump's 2025 income came from his family's crypto business (NYT).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. NYT says markets can't explain most of the income jump; no specific government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    Based on Trump's July 2026 financial report, the NYT reported he made over $2.2 billion in 2025 versus $622 million in 2024, with $1.4 billion from his family's crypto business. The report said stock market gains could not explain most of the increase, and the paper compared the windfall to enrichment associated with strongmen in Russia and Turkey.

    • ~$2.2B profit Over $2.2B total 2025 income
    • $1.4B profit $1.4B of 2025 income from family crypto business

    The New York Times ↗The New York Times ↗
52. PardonsJun 11, 2026Reported

    Reuters found 96% of Trump clemency grants missed DOJ guidelines #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Reuters found evidence of payments being used to solicit clemency; no giver or amount is named.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Reuters found 96% of Trump's clemency grants failed DOJ guidelines and used partisan or personal criteria.

    Details and sources

    A June 2026 Reuters investigation found 96% of Trump clemency grants failed to meet longstanding Justice Department guidelines, were based on partisan and personal criteria, and showed evidence of payments being used to solicit them.

    Reuters ↗
53. CryptoJun 9, 2026Reported

    Trump family made about $2.3B from crypto while investors lost a similar amount #

    What they gave Paid

    Crypto investors: lost about as much as Trump's family made, ~$2.3B (Reuters estimate).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Reuters estimates family gains only; no government action is cited.

    Details and sources

    A June 2026 Reuters analysis estimated that Trump and his family made about $2.3 billion from crypto ventures, with investors losing a similar amount.

    • ~$2.3B profit ~$2.3B family crypto gains (Reuters estimate)

    Reuters ↗
54. PardonsJun 6, 2026Public record

    Trump pardons ex-Rep. Steve Buyer, sentenced to 22 months for insider trading #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Nobody reported as paying; ex-Rep. Steve Buyer was sentenced to 22 months for insider trading (~$354K profit).

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Buyer on June 6, 2026 (DOJ), a month after his appeal was denied.

    Details and sources

    Trump pardoned former Indiana congressman Steve Buyer on June 6, 2026. Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in 2023 for insider trading as a corporate consultant, with about $354,027 in profits; his appeal was denied in May 2026, per AP and the Washington Post.

    • $10K penalty waived $10K fine
    • $354K penalty waived Trading profits ordered handed over

    Washington Post ↗AP News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
55. ForeignJun 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Albanian authorities probe a Kushner-linked seaside resort project #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Albania's government: a seaside resort project linked to Jared Kushner, now under probe by Albanian authorities.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Protests allege corruption in how the deal was made; the outcome of the probe is unknown.

    Details and sources

    Politico Europe reported in June 2026 that Albanian authorities were probing a seaside resort project linked to Jared Kushner, which sparked protests dubbed the "Flamingo Revolution" over perceived corruption in how the deal was made.

    Politico Europe ↗
56. Family businessJun 2026Reported

    U.S. gave $1.6B financing to Kazakh mine where Trump's sons hold 20% #

    What they gave Paid

    U.S. government: $1.6B in federal financing for a Kazakh mine in which Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. hold 20%.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    The administration negotiated the deal and the federal financing was provided (NYT).

    Details and sources

    The New York Times reported in June 2026 on $1.6 billion in federal financing for a Kazakhstan mining operation in which Trump's two eldest sons hold a 20% stake, a deal the administration negotiated.

    • $1.6B contract Federal financing for Kazakhstan mining operation
    • ~$80B other ~$80B estimated value of the reserve

    The New York Times ↗Senate Democrats report ↗
57. MarketsJun 2026Public record

    Trump made about 3,600 stock trades in early 2026 in firms with federal dealings #

    What they gave Paid

    Trump made about 3,600 stock trades in early 2026 in companies with extensive federal dealings (CBS).

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. CBS tallied the trades; no payer or government action is named.

    Details and sources

    CBS News analyzed about 3,600 stock trades made in the first three months of 2026, in companies with extensive dealings before the federal government.

    CBS News ↗
58. DonationsJun 2026Public record

    GEO Group gave ~$4.5M to Trump groups; got $2.6B in ICE revenue #

    What they gave Paid

    GEO Group and subsidiaries: ~$4.5M to MAGA Inc. and inaugural funds (2024-2026), plus $475K in 2016-17.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    ICE: GEO got $2.6B 2025 revenue as top contractor; ex-GEO exec made acting ICE head; detention standards reportedly eased.

    Details and sources

    The tracker lists GEO Group subsidiary donations to MAGA Inc. and Trump's inaugural funds. GEO is ICE's biggest contractor with $2.6 billion in 2025 revenue; a former GEO executive became acting ICE director in May 2026, and ICE's June 2026 detention standards reportedly reflected GEO-requested changes.

    • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. in 2024 (GEO Acquisition II)
    • $3M donation $3M to MAGA Inc., Oct 2025-Apr 2026 (GEO Reentry Services)
    • $500K donation $500K to 2025 inaugural fund (GEO PAC)
    • $225K donation $225K to Rebuilding America Now, 2016
    • $250K donation $250K to 2017 inaugural fund
    • $2.6B contract GEO Group 2025 total revenue

    FEC ↗NPR ↗Washington Post ↗Time ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
59. Inner circleJun 2026Reported

    Ellison gave $45M to pro-Trump group; Oracle and Skydance deals got US backing #

    What they gave Paid

    Larry Ellison: $45M to a dark money group backing Trump in 2024.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Administration promoted Oracle's Stargate, brokered its TikTok buy; FCC approved Paramount; DOJ did not block the WBD deal.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported in June 2026 that Larry Ellison gave $45 million to a dark money group backing Trump in 2024. Since then the administration has promoted Oracle's Stargate AI project, brokered Oracle's TikTok purchase, and backed son David Ellison's Skydance mergers, including FCC approval of Paramount in July 2025 and DOJ not blocking the Warner Bros. Discovery deal in June 2026.

    • $45M donation $45M to dark money group supporting Trump in 2024
    • $16M other Paramount settlement paid to Trump's library fund

    Washington Post ↗Politico ↗New York Times ↗Associated Press ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
60. PardonsJun 2026Reported

    White House weighed 250 pardons for the nation's 250th birthday #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    No donor named. White House weighed 250 pardons for the nation's 250th birthday.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Plan reportedly scaled down to a July 3 announcement; no pardons are reported as issued under it in this record.

    Details and sources

    The Atlantic and The New Republic reported in May and June 2026 that Trump was considering issuing 250 pardons to mark the Semiquincentennial; the plan was reportedly causing alarm among his own team and was scaled down to a July 3 announcement.

    The Atlantic ↗The New Republic ↗
61. Inner circleMay 19, 2026ReportedIn litigation

    Trump dropped IRS suit; DOJ set $1.8B fund and gave him audit immunity #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Taxpayers (U.S. Treasury): $1.8B settlement fund after Trump dropped his IRS suit.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump, family and businesses got IRS audit immunity for past returns via DOJ settlement addendum, ending liability on a $73M refund.

    Details and sources

    In May 2026 Trump dropped the suit and DOJ under Todd Blanche announced a $1.8 billion settlement to pay claimed victims of lawfare, plus an addendum granting Trump, his family and businesses immunity from IRS audits of past returns, ending potential liability on a $73 million refund per the NYT. Judge Williams ruled the filing was for an improper purpose and recommended sanctions.

    • $1.8B cost to-taxpayers Settlement fund
    • ~$73M other Tax refund liability ended

    The Guardian ↗The New York Times ↗The New York Times ↗AP News ↗
62. PardonsMay 2026Public recordInvestigating

    Congress asks 17 clemency recipients whether they paid for pardons #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    17 people who received pardons or commutations were asked by Congress whether they paid for clemency.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. No quid pro quo has been established; the letters from Welch and Min only ask whether money was exchanged.

    Details and sources

    Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Dave Min sent letters to 17 people who received pardons or commutations, asking whether clemency was granted in exchange for money. No quid pro quo has been established.

    Rep. Dave Min ↗
63. Inner circleMay 2026Reported

    NYT calls Kushner and Witkoff businessmen first, diplomats second #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Business ties of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff around their peace diplomacy.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. NYT described them as businessmen first; concern is profit from business ties alongside Board of Peace roles.

    Details and sources

    The New York Times Magazine described Kushner and Steve Witkoff, members of Trump's Board of Peace, as businessmen first and diplomats second, detailing profitable business ties around their peace diplomacy.

    The New York Times ↗
64. Family businessMay 2026Reported

    Pentagon gave Trump Jr.-linked Vulcan Elements $620M loan Navarro requested #

    What they gave Paid

    Pentagon: $620M loan to Vulcan Elements, a startup linked to Donald Trump Jr.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Vulcan got the loan after White House adviser Peter Navarro requested it, the only such deal initiated by a top aide.

    Details and sources

    ProPublica reported that the Pentagon's $620 million loan to North Carolina startup Vulcan Elements, linked to Donald Trump Jr., was requested by White House adviser Peter Navarro, the only deal among dozens considered that was initiated by a top presidential aide.

    • $620M contract Pentagon loan to Vulcan Elements
    • ~$600M contract $600M+ Pentagon loan

    ProPublica ↗NPR ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
65. ForeignMay 2026Reported

    Trump Tower Tbilisi planned on land part-owned by Ivanishvili's son #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Ivanishvili family (son of sanctioned Georgian leader): land part-owned for a proposed Trump Tower in Tbilisi.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Concern is a Trump Organization project on land part-owned by the son of a sanctioned leader.

    Details and sources

    The Guardian reported in May 2026 that a proposed Trump Tower in Tbilisi would involve the Trump Organization and land part-owned by the son of sanctioned Georgian leader Bidzina Ivanishvili.

    The Guardian ↗Eurasianet ↗
66. MarketsMay 2026Public record

    Trump traded $220M of stocks in Q1 2026 #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Trump traded about $220M of stocks in Q1 2026, per ethics disclosures.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Concern is a sitting president trading heavily; no specific government action tied to trades is reported.

    Details and sources

    Ethics disclosures revealed in May 2026 that Trump traded about $220 million of stocks in the first three months of the year, which Fortune noted no modern president had done while in office.

    • ~$220M trade Stock trades in Q1 2026

    NBC News ↗Fortune ↗
67. Regulatory favorsMay 2026Public record

    Winklevoss twins gave Trump groups $13M+; SEC and CFTC dropped Gemini cases #

    What they gave Paid

    Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss: over $13M to Trump 2024 effort, America PAC and MAGA Inc., incl. $10M in May 2026.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    SEC dropped its Gemini probe and dismissed the suit; CFTC joined Gemini to drop a $5M judgment, eight days after the $10M gift.

    Details and sources

    Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss gave over $2.5M to Trump's 2024 effort, $500K to America PAC, and over $10M to MAGA Inc. in May 2026. The SEC dropped its probe of Gemini in Feb. 2025 and dismissed the suit in Jan. 2026; the CFTC, eight days after the $10M gift, joined Gemini in moving to drop a judgment against it.

    • ~$2.5M donation Over $2.5M for Trump's 2024 campaign
    • $500K donation $500K to America PAC
    • ~$10M donation Over $10M to MAGA Inc. (May 2026)
    • $5M penalty waived $5M CFTC penalty judgment moved to be dropped

    New York Times ↗CoinDesk ↗CFTC ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
68. DonationsMay 2026Reported

    Tobacco firms gave $20M+ to MAGA Inc.; FDA allowed flavored vapes #

    What they gave Paid

    Tobacco companies: at least $20M to MAGA Inc. and Make America Great Again Inc., incl. $5M from RAI Services on Apr 30, 2026.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    FDA allowed flavored vapes within a week of an executive meeting with Trump; CDC ended anti-smoking ads, closed smoking office.

    Details and sources

    The tracker says tobacco companies gave at least $20 million to MAGA Inc. and Make America Great Again Inc., including $5 million from Reynolds' RAI Services on April 30, 2026. Two days later industry executives met Trump, who reportedly called FDA and HHS officials to complain; within a week the FDA allowed flavored vapes, and the CDC had earlier ended its anti-smoking ad campaign and closed its Office on Smoking and Health.

    • ~$20M donation At least $20M from tobacco industry to MAGA Inc. and Make America Great Again Inc.
    • $8M donation $8M from RAI Services to MAGA Inc., Feb 2025-Apr 2026
    • $5M donation $5M from RAI Services on April 30, 2026

    New York Times ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗FEC ↗The Wall Street JournalCampaign Legal Center tracker
69. PardonsApr 10, 2026Reported

    Trump reportedly promised top officials pardons before leaving #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Trump reportedly promised top administration officials pardons before leaving office.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Promised pardons for top officials, per WSJ; no pardons are reported as issued in this record.

    Details and sources

    The Wall Street Journal reported in April 2026 that Trump repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves office.

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
70. PardonsMar 14, 2026AllegedIn litigation

    Pardon lobbyist Nass charged with threatening client Schwartz's son over $500K #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Joseph Schwartz: allegedly owed lobbyist Josh Nass $500,000 for work on Schwartz's pardon.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Prosecutors allege Nass hired a racketeer to threaten Schwartz's son to collect; Nass was reportedly in plea talks.

    Details and sources

    Federal prosecutors alleged that lobbyist Josh Nass, who worked on Joseph Schwartz's pardon, hired a convicted racketeer to assault or kidnap Schwartz's son to collect $500,000 Nass said he was owed. The NYT reported the arrest in March 2026 and Reuters reported in April that Nass was in plea talks.

    • $500K fee Fee Nass said Schwartz owed

    New York Times ↗Reuters ↗
71. MarketsMar 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Billions in oil trades placed 15 minutes before Trump's Iran reversal #

    What they gave Paid

    Unidentified traders: billions of dollars in oil trades placed ~15 minutes before Trump's Iran reversal.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. CFTC opened an insider-trading probe; Bloomberg says a senior adviser to the chairman told staff to back off.

    Details and sources

    Trades worth billions were placed about 15 minutes before Trump announced a reversal on Iran. The CFTC opened an insider-trading probe, but Bloomberg reports a senior adviser to the Trump-appointed chairman told staff to back off.

    • ~$1B trade Billions of dollars in oil trades

    Bloomberg ↗Tangle ↗
72. GiftsMar 2026Reported

    Inter Miami gave Trump a $6,000 Tudor watch and other gifts #

    What they gave Paid

    Inter Miami CF: gifts to Trump incl. a $6,000 Tudor watch, at a March 2026 White House visit.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Only the gifts are reported; no government action in return is mentioned.

    Details and sources

    beIN Sports reported Trump received a $6,000 Tudor Black Bay Chrono watch and other gifts from Inter Miami during a March 2026 White House visit.

    • $6K gift $6,000 Tudor watch

    beIN Sports ↗
73. ForeignMar 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Kushner solicited Mideast government money for Affinity while U.S. envoy #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Middle Eastern governments: money solicited for Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners while he was a U.S. envoy.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Investors reportedly expect influence; Senate Finance Democrats opened an inquiry in May 2026.

    Details and sources

    The New York Times reported in March 2026 that Jared Kushner solicited funds for Affinity Partners from Middle Eastern governments while acting as a U.S. envoy dealing with them. Bloomberg reported investors expect to influence the administration, and Senate Finance Democrats opened an inquiry in May 2026.

    Response Kushner told 60 Minutes: "what people call conflicts of interests, Steve and I call experience and trusted relationships."

    The New York Times ↗Bloomberg News ↗Senate Finance Committee ↗
74. MarketsMar 2026Alleged

    Oil and stock trades moved ahead of Trump's Iran war posts #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Oil and stock trades moved ahead of Trump's Truth Social posts on the 2026 Iran war.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Analysts alleged insider trading; no named trader or return favor is identified.

    Details and sources

    Axios and the BBC reported trading patterns in oil and stocks that moved ahead of Trump's Truth Social announcements on the 2026 Iran war, and analysts alleged insider trading. Politico described his oil-price statements as jawboning.

    Axios ↗BBC ↗Politico ↗
75. Regulatory favorsMar 2026ReportedIn litigation

    Justin Sun put $93.6M into Trump crypto; SEC ended its case against him #

    What they gave Paid

    Justin Sun: $18.6M of $TRUMP coin and $75M of World Liberty Financial tokens; attended Trump's crypto dinner.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    SEC stayed, then ended its 2023 case against Sun in March 2026 with a penalty a former official called a slap on the wrist.

    Details and sources

    Sun, charged by the SEC in 2023, bought $18.6M of $TRUMP, invested $75M in World Liberty Financial tokens and attended Trump's May 2025 crypto dinner. In March 2026 the SEC ended its case with a penalty a former agency official called a slap on the wrist. In April 2026 Sun sued the Trump family and World Liberty, alleging fraud and that the company froze his tokens, blocking sales of up to $1 billion; the suit is pending.

    • $18.6M investment $18.6M of $TRUMP meme coin
    • $75M investment $75M in World Liberty Financial tokens

    New York Times ↗CNBC ↗Mother Jones ↗CNBC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerCBS News ↗Tangle ↗
76. Family businessMar 2026Reported

    Reliance paid Trump Org $10M; got trade deal, oil license, sanctions waiver #

    What they gave Paid

    Reliance (Ambani): $10M fee to Trump Org in 2024; reported $100M into Trump Jr.-backed America First Refining.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Around that time: US-India trade deal, Venezuelan oil license and Russian-oil sanctions waiver for Reliance.

    Details and sources

    A Reliance subsidiary paid the Trump Organization a $10 million development fee in 2024. In late 2025 Donald Trump Jr. negotiated Reliance's investment in America First Refining, a startup he secretly backed; around that time came a US-India trade deal, a Venezuelan oil license and a Russian-oil sanctions waiver for Reliance. Trump announced the investment on March 10, 2026, reportedly $100 million.

    • $10M fee Development fee to Trump Organization, 2024
    • ~$100M investment Reported Reliance investment in America First Refining

    ProPublica ↗Reuters ↗White House ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerCREW ↗
77. Regulatory favorsMar 2026Reported

    Army gave Anduril 10-year contract worth up to $20B #

    What they gave Paid

    U.S. Army: 10-year contract worth up to $20B to Anduril, which is heavily backed by Thiel's Founders Fund.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Anduril won the Army contract; Senate Democrats cite it as an example of donors' firms winning government work.

    Details and sources

    Anduril, heavily backed by Thiel's Founders Fund, signed a 10-year Army contract potentially worth up to $20 billion, which Senate Democrats cite as an example of donors' firms winning government work.

    • ~$20B contract Up to $20B over 10 years

    TechCrunch ↗Senate Democrats report ↗
78. PardonsMar 2026Reported

    Burkman and Wohl took $300K to lobby for crypto fugitive's pardon #

    What they gave Paid

    Andean Medjedovic, Canadian crypto fugitive: $300K to lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl for a pardon.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. A pardon was sought for his U.S. indictment; none is reported as granted.

    Details and sources

    CBC reported that lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl accepted $300,000 to lobby for a pardon for Canadian crypto fugitive Andean Medjedovic, who faces a U.S. indictment.

    • $300K fee Lobbying fee to Burkman and Wohl

    Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ↗
79. PardonsFeb 12, 2026Public record

    Trump pardoned Elite Diesel Service, convicted of Clean Air Act conspiracy #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. No payment reported; Elite Diesel Service, owned by pardoned Troy Lake, had a Clean Air Act conviction.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Elite Diesel Service on Feb 12, 2026 (DOJ), wiping a Clean Air Act conspiracy conviction and $50K fine.

    Details and sources

    Trump pardoned Elite Diesel Service, Inc. on February 12, 2026, a company convicted of conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act. It is owned by Troy Lake, who was pardoned in November 2025.

    • $50K penalty waived $50K fine

    DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
80. ForeignFeb 1, 2026Reported

    Tahnoon-linked Aryam bought 49% of World Liberty; $187M went to Trump entities #

    What they gave Paid

    Aryam Investment (Sheikh Tahnoon): 49% of World Liberty Financial; $187M of first $250M went to Trump family entities.

    →

    What they got Sought

    UAE chip lobbying access reportedly; two Aryam execs joined World Liberty's board. No specific government action reported.

    Details and sources

    The WSJ reported that after the 2024 election Eric Trump signed a deal giving Aryam Investment, under Sheikh Tahnoon, a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial. Of the first $250 million installment, $187 million went to Trump family entities, and two Aryam executives who also hold top roles at G42 joined World Liberty's board and play key roles in UAE chip lobbying.

    • $250M investment First $250M installment from Tahnoon-backed firm
    • $187M profit $187M of it to Trump family entities
    • $187M investment $187M to the Trump family from the 49% stake purchase
    • ~$1B other Over $1B Trump family holding in the venture

    The Wall Street Journal ↗Senate Democrats report ↗
81. Inner circleFeb 2026Reported

    Budget office allocated $15M of USAID funds for Vought's security #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Taxpayers (USAID funds): $15M allocated by the budget office for OMB director Russell Vought's security.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Vought received the security funding from remaining USAID operating funds.

    Details and sources

    Reuters reported the White House budget office is allocating $15 million of remaining USAID operating funds for OMB director Russell Vought's security.

    • $15M cost to-taxpayers USAID funds for Vought security

    Reuters ↗
82. ForeignFeb 2026Reported

    Tahnoon's MGX became investor in TikTok US joint venture #

    What they gave Paid

    MGX Fund Management (Sheikh Tahnoon's fund): became an investor in the TikTok US joint venture.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    MGX got an ownership stake in the TikTok USDS Joint Venture after efforts to ban TikTok in the US.

    Details and sources

    The WSJ noted that MGX Fund Management, Sheikh Tahnoon's fund, also became an investor in the TikTok USDS Joint Venture after efforts to ban TikTok in the US.

    The Wall Street Journal ↗
83. DonationsFeb 2026Public record

    Moroun gave $1M to MAGA Inc.; Trump threatened to block rival bridge #

    What they gave Paid

    Matthew Moroun, Ambassador Bridge family: $1M to MAGA Inc. in Jan 2026.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    After a Feb 9 meeting with Commerce Sec. Lutnick, Trump within hours threatened to block the rival Gordie Howe bridge opening.

    Details and sources

    Matthew Moroun, whose family owns the Ambassador Bridge, gave $1 million to MAGA Inc. in Jan. 2026. After a Feb. 9, 2026 meeting with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who reportedly called Trump, Trump within hours threatened to block the opening of the competing Gordie Howe bridge.

    • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc., Jan. 2026

    New York Times ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
84. DonationsFeb 2026Reported

    Crypto.com gave $35M to MAGA Inc.; CFTC and OCC acted in its favor #

    What they gave Paid

    Crypto.com (Foris DAX): $35M to MAGA Inc.; co-presented the UFC Freedom 250 White House event.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    CFTC backed Crypto.com in a Nevada case; OCC gave conditional bank charter; White House backed industry on stablecoin yield.

    Details and sources

    The tracker says crypto firms spent heavily in 2024 and kept giving, with Foris DAX (Crypto.com) giving $35 million to MAGA Inc. and Crypto.com co-presenting the UFC Freedom 250 White House event. In 2026 the CFTC backed Crypto.com in a Nevada case, the OCC gave it conditional bank-charter approval, and Trump and the White House CEA backed the industry on stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.

    • $35M donation $35M from Foris DAX to MAGA Inc., Jan 2025-Feb 2026
    • $1M other Crypto.com bonus pool for UFC Freedom 250 fighters

    Reuters ↗Forbes ↗CNBC ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
85. PardonsFeb 2026Public record

    Trump pardons five former NFL players after the 2026 Super Bowl #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Five former NFL players (Klecko, Newton, Lewis, Henry, Cannon) pardoned; no payment reported.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson announced DOJ pardons after the 2026 Super Bowl; all had served their time.

    Details and sources

    Shortly after the 2026 Super Bowl, Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson announced pardons for Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon, convicted of offenses ranging from drug dealing to fraud and counterfeiting over a decade earlier, per the New York Times. All had served their time.

    New York Times ↗Department of Justice ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
86. PardonsJan 27, 2026Public record

    Trump pardoned 42 white-collar defendants in 2025 and 10 more by Jan 2026 #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. White-collar defendants; no payment is reported in this record.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned 42 white-collar defendants in 2025 and 10 more by late Jan 2026, per the Financial Times.

    Details and sources

    The Financial Times reported that Trump pardoned 42 people charged with white-collar crimes in 2025 and another 10 by late January 2026.

    Financial Times ↗
87. PardonsJan 16, 2026Public record

    Trump pardons Ontrak ex-CEO Terren Peizer, convicted of securities fraud #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. No payment reported for Terren Peizer, ex-Ontrak CEO.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Peizer on Jan 16, 2026, erasing securities fraud and insider trading convictions, $5.25M fine, $27.5M forfeiture.

    Details and sources

    Trump pardoned Terren Peizer on January 16, 2026, former CEO of Ontrak convicted of securities fraud and insider trading, sentenced to 42 months in June 2025.

    • $5.3M penalty waived $5.25M fine
    • $27.5M penalty waived $27.5M forfeiture

    DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of Public Affairs ↗
88. PardonsJan 15, 2026Public record

    Trump pardons Camberos siblings, convicted in $48.8M fraud case #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Lobbyists Stefan Passantino and Adam Katz pushed for clemency; no payment reported.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump pardoned Adriana and Andres Camberos on Jan 15, 2026, wiping a $48.8M-restitution fraud conviction.

    Details and sources

    Trump pardoned Adriana and Andres Camberos on January 15, 2026 in a 2025 fraud conviction with $48.8M restitution. Adriana had received a commutation from Trump in 2021 in an earlier case. The NYT reported lobbyists Stefan Passantino and Adam Katz pushed for clemency both times.

    • $48.8M penalty waived $48.8M restitution

    DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗New York Times ↗San Diego Union-Tribune ↗
89. PardonsJan 15, 2026Public record

    Trump commutes Jacob Deutsch's 62-month mortgage fraud sentence #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. The Tzedek Association championed the clemency; no payment reported.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump commuted Jacob Deutsch's 62-month mortgage fraud conspiracy sentence (DOJ).

    Details and sources

    Trump commuted Jacob Deutsch's 62-month sentence for mortgage fraud conspiracy. The NYT reported his commutation was championed by the Tzedek Association, a group influential in white-collar clemency in Trump's first term.

    • $10K other Fine imposed at sentencing

    Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗New York Times ↗
90. PardonsJan 15, 2026Public record

    Trump commutes meth sentence of Rep. Steve Womack's son #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. No payment reported; recipient is the son of Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.).

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump commuted James Phillip Womack's 96-month methamphetamine sentence (DOJ).

    Details and sources

    Trump commuted the 96-month methamphetamine sentence of James Phillip Womack, son of Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.), per the NYT.

    • $1.9K other Fine imposed at sentencing

    Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗New York Times ↗
91. MarketsJan 2026Reported

    Trump bought $1M+ of Netflix and Warner Bros. bonds during bidding war #

    What they gave No payer recorded

    Not recorded. Trump bought at least $1M of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery bonds during the WBD bidding war.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Concern is trading in companies whose deal needed administration approval; no action tied to the bonds.

    Details and sources

    The Washington Post and Reuters reported Trump bought at least $1 million of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery bonds at the height of the bidding war over WBD, a deal needing administration approval.

    • ~$1M trade Netflix and WBD bonds

    The Washington Post ↗Reuters ↗
92. ForeignJan 2026Reported

    Venezuelan oil sale proceeds held in Qatari account Trump said he controls #

    What they gave Paid

    Venezuelan interim authorities: oil sale proceeds, held in a Qatari bank account Trump said he controlled.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Congress is scrutinizing the arrangement; the record reports no return favor.

    Details and sources

    After the 2026 Venezuela intervention Trump said oil sale proceeds would be controlled by him; CNN and Semafor reported the main account was in a Qatari bank, drawing congressional scrutiny.

    • $500M other First reported Venezuelan oil deal

    The New York Times ↗CNN ↗Semafor ↗
93. Inner circleJan 2026ReportedInvestigating

    Budd-Falen's husband made $3.5M deal with Lithium Americas unit #

    What they gave Paid

    Lithium Americas subsidiary: $3.5M deal with Frank Falen, husband of Interior official Karen Budd-Falen.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. She later met the subsidiary while its Thacker Pass mine was under review; Democrats sought an investigation.

    Details and sources

    The NYT reported Democrats sought an investigation of a $3.5 million deal between Frank Falen, husband of Interior official Karen Budd-Falen, and a Lithium Americas subsidiary; she later met the subsidiary while the Thacker Pass mine was under review.

    • $3.5M fee Deal with husband

    The New York Times ↗
94. Inner circleJan 2026ReportedIn litigation

    Trump sued the IRS and Treasury for $10B over tax return leak #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Taxpayers (IRS and Treasury): Trump sued them for $10B over a tax return leak.

    →

    What they got Not recorded

    Not recorded. Judge Williams questioned whether the parties were truly adverse; the record reports no payout.

    Details and sources

    In January 2026 Trump sued the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over a tax return leak. Experts flagged the conflict, and Judge Kathleen Williams questioned whether the parties were truly adverse.

    • $10B other Damages sought from IRS

    The New York Times ↗CourtListener ↗ABC News ↗
95. Inner circleJan 2026Public record

    David MacNeil gave $1.2M to Trump groups; Trump nominated him to FTC #

    What they gave Paid

    David MacNeil (WeatherTech): $925K to Trump 47 Committee and $250K to MAGA Inc. in 2024.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Trump nominated MacNeil to the Federal Trade Commission in Jan 2026.

    Details and sources

    CLC reports WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil gave $925,000 to Trump 47 between April and Sept 2024 and $250,000 to MAGA Inc. in Dec 2024. Trump nominated him to the Federal Trade Commission in Jan 2026.

    • $925K donation $925K to Trump 47 Committee (Apr-Sept 2024)
    • $250K donation $250K to MAGA Inc. (Dec 2024)

    FEC ↗FEC ↗New York Times ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
96. DonationsJan 2026Public record

    Vitol trader gave $6M+ to Trump groups; Vitol got ~$250M Venezuelan oil sale #

    What they gave Paid

    Vitol trader John Addison: over $6M to Trump-aligned committees in 2024, incl. $5M to MAGA Inc.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    One of the first administration-facilitated Venezuelan crude sales, about $250M, went to Vitol after a White House meeting.

    Details and sources

    The tracker says Vitol senior trader John Addison gave over $6 million to Trump-aligned committees in 2024. After the US captured Nicolas Maduro in Jan. 2026, one of the first Venezuelan crude sales the administration facilitated, worth about $250 million, went to Vitol, and Addison attended a White House meeting beforehand.

    • ~$6M donation Over $6M from Addison to three Trump-aligned committees, Jul-Oct 2024
    • $550K donation $550K to Trump 47 Committee
    • $500K donation $500K to Turnout for America
    • $5M donation $5M to MAGA Inc.
    • ~$250M contract Venezuelan oil sale to Vitol

    FEC ↗New York Times ↗Daily Beast ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
97. Family business2026Reported

    Pentagon gave $3.2B in business to firms Trump Jr. and Eric Trump back #

    What they gave Paid

    Pentagon: at least $3.2B in direct business to defense-tech firms the Trump sons invested in.

    →

    What they got Delivered

    Firms backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump got $3.2B in contracts, plus $3.1B in future options, per a WaPo analysis.

    Details and sources

    Per a Washington Post analysis cited by Senate Democrats, more than a dozen defense-tech firms the Trump sons invested in generated at least $3.2 billion in direct government business since the investments, with another $3.1 billion in future contract options.

    • ~$3.2B contract $3.2B direct government business
    • ~$3.1B contract $3.1B future contract options

    Washington Post (via ADN) ↗Senate Democrats report ↗
98. Public funds2026Reported

    Trump reportedly demanded $1B public funds for ballroom after saying none #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Taxpayers: $1B in public funds reportedly demanded by Trump for the White House ballroom.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Republicans in Congress tried to pass the funds; no approval is reported. Trump had said no taxpayer money would be used.

    Details and sources

    After saying no taxpayer money would be used, Trump reportedly demanded $1 billion in public funds for the White House ballroom, and Republicans in Congress tried to pass it. Senate Democrats also cite East Wing demolition debris dumped in a D.C. park.

    • $1B cost to-taxpayers $1B in taxpayer funds sought

    Senate Democrats report ↗
99. Family business2026Reported

    Unusual Machines, Trump Jr.-linked, rose 65% after Pentagon talks report #

    What they gave Pledged or alleged

    Pentagon: reported funding talks with Unusual Machines, a drone firm where Trump Jr. is a shareholder.

    →

    What they got Sought

    Shares rose 65% in a week after the WSJ report; no Pentagon award is reported.

    Details and sources

    Unusual Machines, a drone company where Donald Trump Jr. is a shareholder and advisory board member, reportedly saw its shares rise 65% in a week after the WSJ reported Pentagon funding talks.

    MSN / Benzinga ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
100. Family business2026Reported

     Trump sons back Powerus, which seeks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Persian Gulf governments: potential buyers of drone interceptors from Powerus, backed by Trump's two oldest sons.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Not recorded. Powerus reportedly seeks the sales; no deal or government action is reported.

     Details and sources

     Powerus, backed by the president's two oldest sons, reportedly seeks to sell drone interceptors to Persian Gulf countries under attack by Iran.

     Economic Times ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
101. Regulatory favors2026Reported

     Lockheed gave $10M; Pentagon awarded it contract worth up to $35B #

     What they gave Paid

     Lockheed Martin: $10M in late 2025-early 2026; to pay $5M for a White House helipad.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Pentagon awarded Lockheed a contract worth up to $35B.

     Details and sources

     The Wall Street Journal reported Lockheed Martin gave $10 million in late 2025 and early 2026; the Pentagon then awarded it a contract worth up to $35 billion, and Trump announced Lockheed would pay $5 million for a White House helipad.

     • $10M donation $10M in donations
     • ~$35B contract Contract worth up to $35B
     • $5M donation $5M for White House helipad

     The Wall Street Journal ↗
102. DonationsDec 22, 2025Reported

     NYT finds 346 donors gave $500M+; over half benefited #

     What they gave Paid

     346 donors: over $500M, each giving at least $250K, to Trump's inaugural and allied funds.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     More than half have benefited, or work in an industry that has, from pardons, regulatory moves, dropped cases or access.

     Details and sources

     A New York Times investigation traced over half a billion dollars to 346 donors who each gave at least $250,000 to Trump causes, mostly undisclosed "buffet" options. More than half have benefited, or work in an industry that has, from pardons, regulatory moves, dropped cases or access.

     • ~$500M donation Over $500M from 346 donors

     The New York Times ↗
103. PardonsDec 11, 2025Public record

     Trump announced Tina Peters pardon; Colorado governor commuted her sentence #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Not recorded. No payment reported; Tina Peters was convicted in Colorado of election equipment tampering.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced a pardon with no effect on state convictions; Gov. Polis commuted her sentence in May 2026.

     Details and sources

     Trump announced a pardon of Tina Peters, convicted in Colorado state court over election equipment tampering, though it had no direct effect on state convictions. Colorado officials, per the Colorado Sun, saw later federal actions against the state (NCAR closure, Space Command move, withheld pipeline funds, food assistance recertification) as pressure to free her. Gov. Polis commuted her sentence in May 2026.

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Axios ↗New York Times ↗Colorado Sun ↗Colorado Sun ↗
104. PardonsDec 2, 2025Public record

     Oak View Group gave $250K to inaugural fund; cofounder Leiweke later pardoned #

     What they gave Paid

     Oak View Group: $250K to Trump's inaugural fund in Jan 2025.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Cofounder Timothy Leiweke, indicted for bid-rigging in July 2025, was pardoned Dec 2, 2025 after golfing at Mar-a-Lago.

     Details and sources

     Oak View Group donated $250,000 to Trump's inaugural fund in Jan. 2025. Its cofounder Timothy Leiweke, indicted in July 2025 for bid-rigging, was pardoned Dec. 2, 2025, after a golf round at Mar-a-Lago with his attorney Trey Gowdy.

     • $250K donation $250K to inaugural fund (Jan. 2025)

     Department of Justice ↗FEC ↗The Free Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Wall Street Journal ↗CNN ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
105. PardonsDec 2, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife before bribery trial #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Not recorded. No payment reported to Trump; Cuellar was accused of taking bribes for Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife Imelda on Dec 2, 2025, before their bribery trial.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife Imelda on December 2, 2025, before their trial on bribery, wire fraud and money laundering charges. Prosecutors alleged he took bribes to advocate for Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank. Cuellar then ran for reelection as a Democrat, and Trump criticized him for disloyalty.

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗New York Times ↗NBC News ↗
106. PardonsDec 1, 2025Public record

     Roger Stone urged pardon; Trump pardoned ex-Honduran president Hernandez #

     What they gave Paid

     Roger Stone: delivered Hernandez's clemency letter and urged timing the pardon to help his party's election.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernandez (540-month cocaine sentence) and endorsed his party's candidate at the same time.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Juan Orlando Hernandez, sentenced to 540 months for cocaine importation conspiracy. Roger Stone delivered Hernandez's clemency letter and told the WSJ he urged timing the pardon to help Hernandez's party in Honduras' election; Trump endorsed that party's candidate at the same time. Anonymous journalists later published recordings they say show Hernandez describing help obtaining the pardon.

     • $8M penalty waived $8M fine

     Response Trump called the case a "Biden administration set-up."

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Wall Street Journal ↗New York Times ↗AP News ↗Washington Monthly ↗El Pais ↗
107. ForeignDec 2025Reported

     Kushner's Affinity Partners pulls out of Trump-branded Serbia hotel deal #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Kushner's firm Affinity Partners: was party to a Trump-branded hotel deal in Serbia, then pulled out (NYT, Dec 2025).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The record says only that the firm exited; no favor or government action is described.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported in December 2025 that Kushner's firm pulled out of a Trump-branded hotel deal in Serbia.

     The New York Times ↗
108. DonationsDec 2025Public record

     Nursing home donors gave $4.8M to MAGA Inc.; CMS repealed staffing rule #

     What they gave Paid

     Nursing home companies and executives incl. PruittHealth and an Ensign subsidiary: nearly $4.8M to MAGA Inc. from Aug 2025.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     CMS repealed the Biden-era nursing home staffing rule in Dec 2025, after donors met Trump and urged repeal.

     Details and sources

     The tracker says nursing home companies and executives gave nearly $4.8 million to MAGA Inc. from Aug. 2025, then met with Trump and urged him to revoke a Biden-era staffing rule. CMS repealed the rule in Dec. 2025.

     • ~$4.8M donation Nearly $4.8M from nursing home industry to MAGA Inc.
     • $750K donation $750K from PruittHealth
     • $750K donation $750K from an Ensign Group subsidiary

     New York Times ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerMedicare Advocacy ↗
109. PardonsDec 2025ReportedIn litigation

     Bucks County defendant Laiss seeks fake-electors pardon; DOJ says it decides #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Not recorded. Bucks County defendant Matthew Laiss argued the fake-electors proclamation covers him.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Sought: Laiss claims the pardon covers his case, but he is not on the list; prosecutors say DOJ alone decides who is eligible.

     Details and sources

     An accused 2020 voter-fraud defendant in Bucks County argued the proclamation wipes out his case though he is not on the list, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Politico reported prosecutors said DOJ alone decides who is eligible.

     Philadelphia Inquirer ↗Politico ↗
110. PardonsNov 26, 2025Public recordInvestigating

     Trump commutes David Gentile's $1.6B fraud sentence; DOJ inquiry shut down #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     A priest friendly with Trump helped secure David Gentile's commutation; prosecutors examined whether payments figured in it (NYT).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Gentile's 7-year sentence ($1.6B fraud) and wiped restitution; DOJ inquiry was shut down after a deputy AG's call.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted David Gentile's seven-year sentence for a $1.6 billion investment fraud, freeing him within two weeks of reporting; his restitution was also wiped (Politico). The NYT reported prosecutors had examined whether improper payments figured in the commutation, which a Catholic priest friendly with Trump helped secure, but the inquiry was shut down after a call from a deputy attorney general.

     • $15.5M penalty waived Restitution no longer required (per Politico)
     • $1.6B other Size of investment fraud scheme

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Politico ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗
111. PardonsNov 14, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons two more people in cases tied to Jan. 6 probes, incl. gun case #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Two people charged in cases arising from Jan. 6 investigations.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced new pardons on Nov 14, 2025, erasing the two defendants' separate convictions, incl. a gun case.

     Details and sources

     On November 14, 2025 Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced additional pardons for two people charged in cases separate from but arising out of January 6 investigations, including one gun conviction, per Politico. Courts had been skeptical that the original mass pardon reached such charges (NYT).

     Politico ↗New York Times ↗
112. PardonsNov 14, 2025Public record

     Schwartz paid $960K for pardon lobbying; Trump pardoned his tax fraud #

     What they gave Paid

     Nursing home owner Joseph Schwartz: $960K to Burkman and Wohl for pardon lobbying.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Schwartz on Nov 14, 2025, erasing his payroll tax fraud sentence, $5M restitution and $100K fine (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Joseph Schwartz on November 14, 2025, who pleaded guilty in a case prosecutors called a $38 million payroll tax fraud at his nursing home chain. ProPublica reported in March 2026 that nursing home families holding civil awards against him had not been paid.

     • $5M penalty waived $5M restitution
     • $100K penalty waived $100K fine
     • ~$38M other Alleged payroll tax fraud scheme
     • $960K fee Paid to Burkman and Wohl for pardon lobbying

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗ProPublica ↗NJ.com ↗NBC News ↗Washington Post ↗NOTUS ↗Department of Justice ↗
113. PardonsNov 14, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Suzanne Kaye and Daniel Wilson in Jan. 6-related cases #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Suzanne Kaye and Daniel Wilson were convicted in cases tied to Jan. 6.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Kaye (threatening FBI agents) and Wilson (gun charges) on Nov 14, 2025.

     Details and sources

     On November 14, 2025 Trump pardoned Suzanne Kaye, who served 18 months for threatening FBI agents who sought to question her about January 6, and Daniel Wilson, who stayed in prison on gun charges after the earlier J6 pardons. The New York Times reported both as crimes related to Jan. 6.

     New York Times ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
114. PardonsNov 13, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons UK billionaire Joe Lewis, convicted of insider trading #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. UK billionaire Joe Lewis was convicted of insider trading in SDNY.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Lewis on Nov 13, 2025, wiping his convictions, $5M fine, and $50M in penalties on Broad Bay Limited.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned British billionaire Joe Lewis on November 13, 2025. Lewis was convicted in 2024 in SDNY of passing confidential corporate tips to traders over eight years, per BBC and AP-reported coverage.

     • $5M penalty waived $5M fine for Lewis
     • $50M penalty waived $50M penalties for Broad Bay Limited

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗BBC ↗MSN (AP) ↗
115. PardonsNov 10, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons 77 fake-electors figures incl. Giuliani and Meadows #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. 77 people tied to the 2020 fake electors plot, incl. Giuliani and Meadows.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Proclamation 10989 pardoned the 77 on Nov 10, 2025; none had federal charges, state charges unaffected, DOJ decides who else qualifies.

     Details and sources

     On November 10, 2025 Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced that 77 people tied to the 2020 fake electors plot were pardoned via Proclamation 10989, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. None faced federal charges, state charges are unaffected, and the proclamation covers anyone with related conduct while excluding Trump himself, leaving DOJ to decide who qualifies (NYT, Politico).

     New York Times ↗Politico ↗Federal Register ↗ABC News ↗The American Presidency Project ↗
116. PardonsNov 7, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-TN House Speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-TN House Speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren, convicted in a kickback scheme.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Casada and Cothren for wire fraud and money laundering after 36- and 30-month sentences.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren, sentenced in September 2025 to 36 and 30 months for a kickback scheme using a taxpayer-funded mail business run under false names, NBC News reported.

     • $25K penalty waived Cothren restitution

     NBC News ↗Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
117. PardonsNov 7, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Robert Harshbarger Jr., husband of Rep. Diana Harshbarger #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Pharmacist Robert Harshbarger Jr., husband of Rep. Diana Harshbarger.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Harshbarger's drug misbranding and fraud convictions (4-year sentence, $848,504 restitution).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned pharmacist Robert Harshbarger Jr., husband of Republican Rep. Diana Harshbarger, convicted of passing off unapproved Chinese drugs as approved dialysis medication, with a four-year sentence and $848,504 restitution, per the New York Times and DOJ.

     • $848.5K penalty waived Restitution ordered
     • $25K penalty waived Fine

     New York Times ↗U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Kansas ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
118. PardonsNov 7, 2025Reported

     Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer Michael McMahon, convicted as China agent #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Reps. Mike Lawler and Pete Sessions: supported ex-NYPD officer Michael McMahon (AP). No payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned McMahon's illegal-agent-of-China and stalking convictions (18-month sentence).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former NYPD officer Michael McMahon, sentenced to 18 months for acting as an illegal agent of China in Operation Fox Hunt and stalking an expat. AP reported Reps. Mike Lawler and Pete Sessions supported him.

     Associated Press ↗Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
119. Inner circleOct 21, 2025Reported

     Trump demands $230M from Justice Department for past investigations #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Justice Department (taxpayers): Trump demanded $230M from it for past federal investigations (NYT, Oct 2025).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The concern is that Trump's personal lawyers lead the department he is demanding payment from.

     Details and sources

     The NYT reported in October 2025 that Trump demanded the Justice Department pay him $230 million for past federal investigations, called the starkest conflict of interest given his personal lawyers lead the department.

     • $230M other Compensation sought from DOJ

     The New York Times ↗
120. PardonsOct 21, 2025Public record

     Binance channeled $2B to Trump-family WLF; Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao #

     What they gave Paid

     Binance / Changpeng Zhao: helped build WLF's USD1 coin and channeled $2B to it in Mar 2025 via an Emirati state-owned firm.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Zhao on Oct 21, 2025. Trump told 60 Minutes he did not know who Zhao was.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Binance helped build Trump-family venture World Liberty Financial's USD1 coin and channeled $2B to it in March 2025 via an Emirati state-owned firm. Trump pardoned Zhao, who was sentenced in 2024 for anti-money-laundering failures, on Oct. 21, 2025. Asked about it on 60 Minutes, Trump said he did not know who Zhao was.

     • $2B investment $2B channeled to WLF via Emirati state-owned firm (Mar. 2025)
     • $50M penalty waived Fine imposed at 2024 sentencing

     Response Trump told 60 Minutes he did not know who Zhao is and declined to address the appearance of corruption.

     Wall Street Journal ↗CBS News ↗Department of Justice ↗Yahoo News ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗BBC News ↗CBS News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
121. PardonsOct 17, 2025Public recordInvestigating

     Trump commutes ex-Rep. George Santos's 87-month fraud sentence #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-Rep. George Santos, serving 87 months for fraud.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Santos's sentence and released remaining fines and restitution; Trump praised him for voting Republican.

     Details and sources

     Trump announced a commutation of George Santos's 87-month fraud sentence, praising him for always voting Republican (NYT). The warrant also released him from additional fines and restitution (per a report carried by MSN). NPR later reported a DOJ investigation of Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.

     • $373.7K penalty waived Restitution ordered; further payments released

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗New York Times ↗MSN ↗NPR ↗
122. DonationsOct 15, 2025Reported

     Donors paid for White House ballroom; Trump thanked them at dinner #

     What they gave Paid

     White House ballroom donors: paid for the ballroom; Trump thanked them at an Oct 2025 dinner.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Trump said the project was fully financed with money left over; no favor is described.

     Details and sources

     At an October 2025 dinner for donors to the White House ballroom, Trump said the project was fully financed with money left over. PBS and the NYT covered who was paying for the ballroom.

     PBS News ↗The New York Times ↗
123. ForeignOct 13, 2025Reported

     Indonesia's Prabowo asks on hot mic to meet Eric Trump #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Indonesian President Prabowo: asked Trump on a hot mic to meet Eric Trump, whose company has Indonesian interests.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Sought: a meeting with Eric Trump. No government action reported; a watchdog said it blurred presidential and personal business.

     Details and sources

     At the October 2025 Gaza peace summit a hot mic caught Indonesia's president Prabowo asking Trump if he could meet Eric Trump, whose company has interests in Indonesia, and saying he had informed developer Hary Tanoesoedibjo. A watchdog said it showed "no line between Trump presidential and personal business."

     The Guardian ↗Reuters ↗ABC News ↗
124. DonationsOct 2, 2025Public record

     Benjamin Landa gave $5.25M to Trump groups; Trump nominated him envoy to Hungary #

     What they gave Paid

     Benjamin Landa: $250K to Trump's inaugural fund (Dec 2024) and $5M to MAGA Inc. (Aug 2025).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump nominated Landa as ambassador to Hungary on Oct 2, 2025.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports nursing home magnate Benjamin Landa gave $250,000 to Trump's inaugural fund in Dec. 2024 and $5M to MAGA Inc. in Aug. 2025. Trump nominated him as ambassador to Hungary on Oct. 2, 2025.

     • $250K donation $250K to inaugural fund (Dec. 2024)
     • $5M donation $5M to MAGA Inc. (Aug. 2025)

     FEC ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
125. Regulatory favorsOct 2025Reported

     CFPB dismisses 22 enforcement actions against companies, donors per Democrats #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Companies facing CFPB cases: campaign donors, per Senate Democrats (no specific donations in record).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     CFPB permanently dismissed 22 public enforcement actions as of Oct 2025, costing consumers millions in relief.

     Details and sources

     Groundwork Collaborative, cited by Senate Democrats, says the CFPB permanently dismissed 22 public enforcement actions as of October 2025, costing consumers millions in foregone relief. Democrats say the dismissals let corporate campaign donors off the hook.

     Consumer Federation of America and Protect Borrowers ↗Senate Democrats report ↗
126. DonationsOct 2025Reported

     Timothy Mellon gave $130M to help pay troops during shutdown #

     What they gave Paid

     Timothy Mellon: $130M donation to help pay troops during the shutdown (NYT, Oct 2025).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. No return favor is described; the donor was anonymous until NYT reported it.

     Details and sources

     Trump said in October 2025 an anonymous donor gave $130 million to help pay troops during the shutdown; the NYT reported the donor was Timothy Mellon.

     • $130M donation Donation toward troop pay

     The New York Times ↗The New York Times ↗
127. DonationsOct 2025Public record

     Brodie family gave millions to Trump groups; Howard Brodie became Finland envoy #

     What they gave Paid

     Brodie family: ~$2M to Trump 47, $1.5M to MAGA Inc., $2.5M+ to ballroom; EWB Services: $1M inaugural, $1.5M MAGA Inc.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump nominated Howard Brodie as ambassador to Finland in Mar 2025; he was confirmed in Oct 2025.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports that Howard Brodie's parents gave nearly $2M to Trump 47 Committee in 2024 and $1.5M to MAGA Inc. in 2025, that Stefan Brodie apparently gave at least $2.5M to the ballroom project, and that a linked company gave $1M to the inaugural fund and $1.5M to MAGA Inc. Trump nominated Howard Brodie as ambassador to Finland in March 2025; he was confirmed in October 2025.

     • ~$2M donation Nearly $2M to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $1.5M donation $1.5M to MAGA Inc. (2025)
     • ~$2.5M donation At least $2.5M to ballroom project (Stefan Brodie)
     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund from EWB Services LLC
     • $1.5M donation $1.5M to MAGA Inc. from EWB Services LLC

     FEC ↗FEC ↗NBC News ↗Congress.gov ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
128. DonationsOct 2025Reported

     Ballroom donors got a WH dinner; over half of corporate ones won contracts #

     What they gave Paid

     Ballroom and Freedom 250 donors: gave or pledged $2.5M+ for the $400M+ ballroom; Freedom 250 tiers run up to $10M+.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Donors got a White House dinner; Public Citizen says over half of known corporate donors won federal contracts worth $50B+.

     Details and sources

     Donors gave or pledged at least $2.5M to the ballroom project, now estimated at $400M+, and were hosted at a White House dinner in Oct. 2025; Public Citizen reports over half of known corporate donors won new or expanded federal contracts worth more than $50B. Freedom 250, announced Dec. 2025, offers sponsorship tiers up to $10M+ with benefit packages, and some donors may stay undisclosed.

     • ~$400M cost to-taxpayers Estimated ballroom cost (at least)
     • ~$50B contract Federal contracts won by ballroom donors (Public Citizen)

     Washington Post ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
129. GiftsOct 2025Reported

     ArcelorMittal donated $37M ballroom steel, received tariff carveout #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     ArcelorMittal: donated $37M of steel for the White House ballroom (April 2026 reports).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Two days after Trump's announcement, a White House proclamation created a tariff carveout that would benefit ArcelorMittal.

     Details and sources

     Trump announced in Oct. 2025 that he had secured $37 million of steel for the White House ballroom; April 2026 reports showed ArcelorMittal would donate it. Two days after the announcement, a White House proclamation created a tariff carveout for steel and aluminum producers in Canada or Mexico supplying US automakers, which would benefit ArcelorMittal.

     • $37M gift Steel donated for the ballroom

     New York Times ↗White House ↗CBS News ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
130. PardonsOct 2025Reported

     Changpeng Zhao paid lobbyists $1.3M; Trump granted him clemency #

     What they gave Paid

     Changpeng Zhao: $1.3M to lobbyist Ches McDowell and Checkpoint Government Systems for clemency (New Yorker).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump granted Zhao clemency (DOJ pardon); the lobbyists were paid for the result.

     Details and sources

     The New Yorker reported that lobbyist Ches McDowell and Checkpoint Government Systems received $1.3 million for obtaining clemency for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

     • $1.3M fee Lobbying fees to McDowell and Checkpoint

     The New Yorker ↗
131. Family businessSep 2025Public record

     U.S. to host 2026 G20 summit at Trump's Doral resort #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     U.S. government (taxpayers): hosting the 2026 G20 summit at Trump National Doral, a Trump Organization property.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The concern is that the Trump Organization benefits from a government-hosted summit at its resort.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported in September 2025 that Trump will host the 2026 G20 summit at Trump National Doral Miami, a Trump Organization property.

     The New York Times ↗
132. Inner circleSep 2025Reported

     Homan took $50,000 cash from undercover agents; DOJ shut down probe #

     What they gave Paid

     Undercover agents: handed $50,000 in a bag of cash to border czar Tom Homan, who accepted it.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     DOJ shut down its investigation of Homan, per NYT and Washington Post.

     Details and sources

     The NYT and Washington Post reported the Justice Department shut down an investigation of border czar Tom Homan after he accepted $50,000 in a bag of cash from undercover agents.

     • $50K gift Cash accepted by Homan

     The New York Times ↗The Washington Post ↗The New York Times ↗
133. DonationsAug 2, 2025Reported

     Donors gave MAGA Inc. $177M in H1 2025; several got pardons or appointments #

     What they gave Paid

     Individuals, lobbyists and corporations: $177M to MAGA Inc. in H1 2025, twice the RNC (NYT).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Donors reportedly got access, and several soon received pardons, favorable regulation or government appointments.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times described a "pay-for-access" operation around MAGA Inc., which raised $177 million in the first half of 2025, twice the RNC. Donors reportedly got access and several soon received pardons, favorable regulation or government appointments.

     • $177M donation $177M raised in first half of 2025

     The New York Times ↗
134. DonationsAug 2025Reported

     Political donors gave Trump's entities over $1.5B since 2024 election #

     What they gave Paid

     Political donors: gave Trump's political entities over $1.5B since the 2024 election, per Trump (Aug 2025).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The record gives the fundraising total only; no favors are described.

     Details and sources

     Trump said in August 2025 he had raised more than $1.5 billion across political entities since the election; The Atlantic reported on the post-election fundraising windfall.

     • ~$1.5B donation Raised since the 2024 election, per Trump

     The Atlantic ↗Truth Social ↗
135. Family businessAug 2025Reported

     New Yorker estimates Trump gained over $3B from presidency #

     What they gave Paid

     Various sources (Gulf deals, crypto, Trump Media, legal fees, etc.): New Yorker estimated over $3B gained by Trump.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. This is an estimate of Trump's gains; no specific return favor is identified.

     Details and sources

     A New Yorker piece by David Kirkpatrick estimated in August 2025 that Trump had gained more than $3 billion from the presidency, counting Mar-a-Lago, legal fees, Gulf deals, Trump Media, 1789 Capital, crypto and more.

     • ~$3B profit Estimated gain from the presidency

     The New Yorker ↗
136. MarketsAug 2025Public record

     Trump made 690 trades and bought $100M+ in bonds since taking office #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Not recorded. Trump bought $100M+ in bonds from local authorities and corporations (OGE data).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. 690 trades since taking office; the record describes the trading but no favor or conflict action.

     Details and sources

     The Office of Government Ethics data showed by August 2025 that Trump had made 690 stock transactions since taking office, including over $100 million in bonds from local authorities and major corporations, per CNBC.

     • ~$100M trade Bonds purchased since taking office

     CNBC ↗
137. Regulatory favorsAug 2025Reported

     Trump says partners that pledge money or invest could get lower tariffs #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Trading partners and companies: pressed to pledge money or invest in the U.S.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Sought: Trump said partners that pledge money or invest could face lower tariffs; no specific tariff cut reported.

     Details and sources

     The NYT reported in August 2025 that Trump demanded trading partners pledge money or face higher tariffs, and suggested companies that invest in the U.S. could reduce theirs. Poynter fact-checked his $18 trillion investment claim as wrong.

     The New York Times ↗The New York Times ↗Poynter ↗
138. DonationsJul 2025Public record

     Million-dollar donors gave Trump-Vance inaugural committee over $245M #

     What they gave Paid

     Million-dollar donors: gave the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee over $245M (Brennan Center).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The record covers receipts only; no favor to donors is described.

     Details and sources

     The Brennan Center reported the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee received more than $245 million, with million-dollar donors flooding the second inauguration.

     • ~$245M donation Inaugural committee receipts

     FEC ↗Brennan Center ↗
139. Inner circleJul 2025Public record

     Cody Campbell gave $1.8M to Trump groups; Trump named him to sports council #

     What they gave Paid

     Energy investor Cody Campbell and wife Tara: $1.8M combined to MAGA Inc. and Trump 47 Committee.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump named Campbell to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition in July 2025.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports energy investor Cody Campbell and his wife Tara gave a combined $1.8 million to MAGA Inc. and Trump 47 Committee. Trump named him to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition in July 2025.

     • $1.8M donation $1.8M combined to MAGA Inc. and Trump 47 Committee

     FEC ↗Lubbock Avalanche-Journal ↗White House ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
140. Regulatory favorsJul 2025Reported

     Paramount paid $16M to settle Trump suit; FCC approved Skydance merger #

     What they gave Paid

     Paramount: $16M to settle Trump's suit, mostly to his library. David Ellison reported $15-20M in ads; Larry Ellison $45M to a group.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     FCC approved the Skydance merger days after payment; in June 2026 DOJ said it would not interfere in the Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

     Details and sources

     Paramount agreed to pay $16M, mostly to Trump's presidential library, to settle his suit over a 60 Minutes interview. Days after payment the FCC approved the Skydance merger; Skydance CEO David Ellison reportedly made a side deal for $15-20M in ads, and Larry Ellison reportedly gave $45M to a pro-Trump dark money group. In June 2026 DOJ said it would not interfere with Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

     • $16M other $16M settlement, mostly to Trump's presidential library
     • ~$20B other Damages Trump sought in suit
     • ~$17.5M other Reported $15-20M side-deal ads (midpoint)
     • $45M donation $45M from Larry Ellison to dark money group

     New York Times ↗New York Post ↗Wall Street Journal ↗New York Times ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
141. CryptoJun 14, 2025Public record

     Trump's ethics filing shows about $57M earned from World Liberty Financial #

     What they gave Paid

     World Liberty Financial investors and customers: ~$57M in earnings reported on Trump's June 2025 ethics filing.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. WLF reportedly solicited access to Trump from foreign investors; his spokeswoman says there are no conflicts.

     Details and sources

     The Financial Times and The Independent reported that Trump's June 2025 ethics filing showed roughly $57 million in earnings from his crypto venture. The section also reports that World Liberty solicited access to Trump from foreign investors and others, and that his family takes a cut of all its transactions. A Trump spokeswoman said his assets are in a trust run by his children, so there are no conflicts of interest.

     • ~$57M profit ~$57M crypto earnings disclosed in ethics filing

     Response A Trump spokeswoman said his assets are in a trust managed by his children, so there are "no conflicts of interest."

     Financial Times ↗The Independent ↗The New York Times ↗
142. Regulatory favorsJun 2025Public record

     Nippon Steel gave Trump personal US Steel golden share, got deal approval #

     What they gave Paid

     Nippon Steel: agreed to give Trump a personal golden share in US Steel, with board influence and veto power (AP).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Approval of Nippon Steel's purchase of US Steel.

     Details and sources

     Under the Nippon Steel deal Trump was granted a personal golden share in US Steel giving him board influence and veto power through the end of his term, per AP.

     AP News ↗
143. PardonsMay 29, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Arkansas senator Jeremy Hutchinson, convicted of bribery #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-Arkansas senator Jeremy Hutchinson, convicted of bribery and tax crimes.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Hutchinson's convictions (8 years total, $355K+ restitution).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Arkansas state senator Jeremy Hutchinson, convicted in a bribery and tax scheme involving a Springfield nonprofit, with consecutive sentences totaling 8 years and over $355,000 in restitution, per USA Today and the sentencing table.

     • $355.5K penalty waived Restitution ordered ($224,497.10 + $131,038)

     USA Today ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
144. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Zuberi gave $900K to Trump's 2016 inaugural; Trump commuted his 12-year term #

     What they gave Paid

     Imaad Zuberi / Avenue Ventures: $900K to Trump's 2016 inaugural fund, plus $250K+ in illegal straw donor gifts.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Zuberi's 12-year sentence on May 28, 2025; his $1.75M fine and $15.7M restitution were released.

     Details and sources

     Zuberi was sentenced in 2021 to 12 years for campaign finance, FARA and obstruction crimes tied to illegal donations, including foreign money, routed to Trump's 2016 inaugural fund. Trump commuted the sentence on May 28, 2025, per CLC's account.

     • $900K donation $900K donation to Trump's 2016 inaugural fund routed through Avenue Ventures
     • ~$250K donation Over $250K in illegal straw donor contributions
     • $1.8M penalty waived Fine released
     • $15.7M penalty waived Restitution released

     New York Times ↗Department of Justice ↗Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
145. PardonsMay 28, 2025Reported

     Trump pardons Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of bank fraud #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Lobbyist Brett Tolman helped with the pardon process; daughter Savannah Chrisley spoke at the 2024 GOP convention. No payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Todd and Julie Chrisley, ending 12- and 7-year bank fraud and tax sentences and $22.5M restitution.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, sentenced to 12 and 7 years for bank fraud and tax evasion with $17.8M and $4.7M restitution. ABC reported their daughter Savannah spoke at the 2024 Republican convention, and NBC reported lobbyist Brett Tolman helped with the pardon process.

     • $17.8M penalty waived Todd Chrisley restitution
     • $4.7M penalty waived Julie Chrisley restitution

     ABC News ↗NBC News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
146. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Rep. Michael Grimm, convicted of tax fraud #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-Rep. Michael Grimm pleaded guilty to felony tax fraud.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Grimm, erasing his conviction and $148,907 restitution.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Republican Congressman Michael Grimm, who pleaded guilty to felony tax fraud over unreported restaurant receipts and wages and was ordered to pay $148,907 restitution, per the New York Times.

     • $148.9K penalty waived Restitution ordered

     New York Times ↗CNN ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
147. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, convicted of corruption #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-CT Gov. John Rowland, convicted in corruption and campaign finance cases.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Rowland's conspiracy, false records and illegal contribution convictions.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Connecticut Governor John Rowland, who served prison time for corruption involving gifts from state contractors and later for campaign finance violations, per AP.

     • $117K penalty waived Fines from two sentences ($82,000 and $35,000)

     Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
148. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Cincinnati councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, convicted of bribery #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Ex-Cincinnati councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, convicted of taking bribes from undercover FBI agents.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Sittenfeld while his appeal was pending; the Supreme Court later threw out the appellate ruling.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Cincinnati councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, convicted of taking bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as developers, while his appeal was pending. The Supreme Court later threw out the appellate ruling in light of the pardon, per a report dated April 2026.

     • $40K penalty waived Fine imposed at sentencing

     WVXU ↗MSN ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
149. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Charles Scott, convicted in pump-and-dump scheme #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Charles Overton Scott, convicted in a pump-and-dump scheme.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Scott's securities fraud conviction (42 months, $500K restitution).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Charles Overton Scott, sentenced to 42 months and $500,000 restitution for a pump-and-dump scheme with the CEO of US Lighting Group, per the Justice Department.

     • $500K penalty waived Restitution ordered
     • $5K penalty waived Fine

     DOJ Northern District of Ohio ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
150. PardonsMay 28, 2025Reported

     Harry-O endorsed Trump in Oct 2024; Trump pardoned his cocaine convictions #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Michael 'Harry O' Harris: endorsed Trump in Oct 2024 (Washington Post). No payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump fully pardoned Harris's cocaine convictions, after commuting his sentence in 2021.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Michael 'Harry O' Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records, whose cocaine sentence Trump had commuted in 2021. The Washington Post reported Harris endorsed Trump in October 2024.

     • $80K penalty waived Fine from 1990 sentence

     Washington Post ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
151. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons rapper NBA YoungBoy, convicted on federal gun charges #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Rapper NBA YoungBoy (Kentrell Gaulden), sentenced for illegal gun possession.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Gaulden's firearm and drug convictions (23 months, $200K fine).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned rapper Kentrell Gaulden (NBA YoungBoy), sentenced in December 2024 to 23 months and a $200,000 fine for illegal firearm possession, ABC7 reported.

     • $200K penalty waived Fine imposed

     ABC7 Los Angeles ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
152. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Utica insurance owners James and Marlene Kernan #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Utica insurance owners James and Marlene Kernan, fined $432,708 total.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned the Kernans' insurance-related convictions and fines.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned James and Marlene Kernan, who pleaded guilty to employing a convicted felon in their insurance businesses after being indicted over invalid workers' compensation policies and were fined $432,708 in total, per the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

     • $432.7K penalty waived Combined fines

     Utica Observer-Dispatch ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
153. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Ye advocated for Larry Hoover; Trump commuted his federal life sentence #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Ye (Kanye West): advocated for clemency for Larry Hoover (Billboard). No payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Hoover's federal life sentence to time served; he remains subject to his state sentence.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted Larry Hoover's federal life sentence to time served; he remains subject to his state sentence. Billboard reported that Ye (Kanye West) advocated for the clemency and Hoover's son thanked him.

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Billboard ↗Chicago Sun-Times ↗
154. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump commutes Lawrence Duran's 50-year sentence in $200M Medicare fraud #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Lawrence Duran, convicted in a ~$200M Medicare billing fraud.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Duran's 50-year sentence.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted the 50-year sentence of Lawrence Duran, an American Therapeutic Corporation owner convicted in a roughly $200 million Medicare billing fraud. A co-defendant, Judith Negron, was commuted in 2020 (Tampa Bay Times).

     • $87.5M other Restitution ordered at sentencing
     • ~$200M other Medicare billing in the fraud scheme

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗U.S. Department of Justice ↗Tampa Bay Times ↗
155. PardonsMay 28, 2025Public record

     Trump commutes Marian Morgan's Ponzi sentence and releases restitution #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No donor or payment reported. Marian Morgan, convicted of a ~$28M Sarasota Ponzi scheme.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Morgan's 405-month sentence to time served and released further restitution to victims.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted Marian Morgan's 405-month sentence for a Sarasota Ponzi scheme that took about $28 million from investors. The warrant also released her from paying further restitution to victims, per the DOJ warrant.

     • $20M penalty waived Restitution ordered; further payments released
     • ~$28M other Investor losses in the Ponzi scheme

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗FBI ↗
156. PardonsMay 27, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-sheriff Scott Jenkins, convicted of taking $75K in bribes #

     What they gave Paid

     Ex-Culpeper County sheriff Scott Jenkins: convicted of taking ~$75,000 in bribes for deputy badges.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Jenkins (DOJ) days after his ten-year sentence; Pardon Attorney Ed Martin wrote 'No MAGA Left Behind'.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Culpeper County, Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins days after his ten-year sentence for taking about $75,000 in bribes in exchange for auxiliary deputy badges, per NBC Washington. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin thanked Trump on X, writing 'No MAGA Left Behind,' NBC News reported.

     • $75K other Bribes Jenkins was convicted of taking

     NBC Washington ↗WJLA ↗NBC News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
157. PardonsMay 27, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons union head James Callahan, who hid $315K in ad firm gifts #

     What they gave Paid

     Ad firm doing business with the Operating Engineers union: at least $315,000 in undisclosed gifts to union president James Callahan.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Callahan (DOJ) the day of his sentencing for filing false union reports.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned International Union of Operating Engineers president James Callahan the day his sentencing was scheduled. AP reported he pleaded guilty to filing false union reports after failing to disclose at least $315,000 in gifts from an advertising firm that did business with the union.

     • ~$315K gift Undisclosed gifts to Callahan from an ad firm

     Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
158. Family businessMay 12, 2025Reported

     Eric Trump's American Bitcoin plans to go public by Nasdaq merger #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. Eric Trump co-founded American Bitcoin, a family bitcoin company, in March 2025.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The company announced plans to go public by merging into a Nasdaq-listed company; no government action is described.

     Details and sources

     The NYT reported on May 12, 2025 that American Bitcoin, a family bitcoin company co-founded by Eric Trump in March, announced plans to go public by merging with an existing Nasdaq-listed company.

     The New York Times ↗
159. Regulatory favorsMay 8, 2025Reported

     UAE pushed for faster investment review; Treasury launched fast-track pilot #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     United Arab Emirates: pushed the US for faster review of its investments, per the WSJ.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Treasury announced a fast-track review pilot for foreign investors in May 2025.

     Details and sources

     The WSJ reported the UAE had pushed for faster US review of investments, and in May 2025 the Treasury announced a fast-track pilot program for foreign investors.

     U.S. Department of the Treasury ↗The Wall Street Journal ↗
160. PardonsMay 2025Reported

     Lobbyists quote $1M fees for Trump pardons; some offer $6M success fees #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Pardon seekers: lobbyists and lawyers commonly quote ~$1M in fees; some offered $6M success fees.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Access to the White House pardon process is what is sought; no specific pardon is tied to these fees.

     Details and sources

     The Wall Street Journal, NBC News and Bloomberg reported that lobbyists and lawyers commonly quote about $1 million in fees to pursue a Trump pardon, and some would-be recipients have offered $6 million success fees.

     • ~$1M fee $1M standard lobbying fee
     • ~$6M fee $6M offered success fee

     The Wall Street Journal ↗NBC News ↗Bloomberg News ↗
161. GiftsMay 2025Reported

     Qatar offers $400M jet for Air Force One, possibly for Trump after office #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Government of Qatar: offered a $400M jumbo jet as a gift for Air Force One use.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Trump would get the jet, possibly for his own use after office. No favor to Qatar is established.

     Details and sources

     A reported Qatari gift of a $400 million jumbo jet, to serve as Air Force One and possibly for post-presidential travel, drew bipartisan ethics concerns and bribery allegations in May 2025, per the NYT, CNN, Boston Globe, BBC and Guardian.

     • $400M gift $400M jumbo jet
     • ~$1B cost to-taxpayers ~$1B retrofit and operation
     • ~$400M cost to-taxpayers Air Force refurbishment cost estimate

     The New York Times ↗CNN ↗The Boston Globe ↗BBC News ↗The Guardian ↗ABC News ↗Axios ↗Business Insider ↗White House ↗The Guardian ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSenate Democrats report ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
162. Regulatory favorsMay 2025Reported

     State Dept pushed tariff-hit countries to approve Musk's Starlink #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Elon Musk's Starlink: the beneficiary of US diplomatic effort; no payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The State Department pushed tariff-hit countries to approve Starlink, per Washington Post reporting on cables.

     Details and sources

     The Washington Post reported in May 2025, citing cables, that the U.S. pushed countries facing tariffs to approve Elon Musk's Starlink service.

     The Washington Post ↗
163. CryptoApr 2026Reported

     Top $TRUMP coin buyers compete for Trump dinners, some hoping for policy action #

     What they gave Paid

     Top $TRUMP memecoin holders (top 220): bought coins to compete for a dinner with Trump.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Dinner (2025) and a Mar-a-Lago conference (2026) with face time for top holders. No policy action reported.

     Details and sources

     Trump promoted exclusive access, including a May 2025 dinner, for the largest $TRUMP holders. The NYT reported that some buyers said they bought coins or entered the contest hoping to secure a Trump action affecting US policy, creating an opening for foreign influence. A second event for the top 297 holders was held at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026, with Trump attending; the top 29 got extra time. The Washington Post reports the issuer, Fight Fight Fight LLC, collected millions in transaction fees from people seeking access, and the White House released no attendee list for either event. Per Nansen, the 2026 contest drew $1.35B in trading across 18,882 wallets, versus $12.9B in 2025. Sens. Warren and Schiff wrote to the company about the access. Justin Sun, whose entry is separate, topped the leaderboard.

     • ~$350M profit ~$350M Trump personally netted from the coin (FT estimate)

     Response The White House said last year the dinner posed no conflict because Trump's assets are in a trust run by his sons. Trump said the crypto industry's success is his obligation as president.

     The Washington Post ↗The New York Times ↗CBS News ↗New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗CNBC ↗CREW ↗Financial Times ↗Tangle ↗
164. ForeignMay 2025Reported

     MGX put $2B into Binance via World Liberty; Trump later pardoned Binance's CZ #

     What they gave Paid

     Abu Dhabi's MGX (chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon): $2B invested through World Liberty Financial into Binance.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced $200B+ in US-UAE deals two weeks later and pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

     Details and sources

     MGX, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, invested $2 billion through World Liberty Financial into Binance. Two weeks later Trump announced over $200 billion in US-UAE deals, and the NYT reported that Sacks and Witkoff were reportedly involved in the discussions. Trump also pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

     • $2B investment $2B MGX investment via World Liberty into Binance

     The New York Times ↗The New York Times ↗White House ↗Wall Street Journal ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
165. Regulatory favorsMay 2025Public record

     Ripple gave $5M in XRP; SEC sought to return $75M of its $125M fine #

     What they gave Paid

     Ripple: $5M in XRP to Trump's inaugural fund, and later a donation to the White House ballroom.

     →

     What they got Sought

     SEC sought in May 2025 to return $75M of Ripple's $125M fine; the court case ended with the fine intact.

     Details and sources

     Ripple gave $5M (in XRP) to the inaugural fund. After Trump took office the SEC in May 2025 sought to return $75M of Ripple's $125M court-imposed fine; the court case ended with the fine intact when cross-appeals were dropped in Aug. 2025. Ripple later donated to the ballroom.

     • $5M donation $5M in XRP to inaugural fund
     • $75M penalty waived $75M of fine SEC sought to return

     CNBC ↗SEC ↗FEC ↗ABC News ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
166. DonationsMay 2025Alleged

     Donors pay $1M+ per plate and buy $TRUMP coins for access to Trump #

     What they gave Paid

     Wealthy donors, inaugural donors, $TRUMP buyers: $1M+ per plate and meme coin buys; Freight Technologies planned up to $20M.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Access to Trump at fundraisers and dinners; Freight Technologies sought influence on US-Mexico trade policy. No policy action reported.

     Details and sources

     CLC describes access sold at pro-Trump fundraisers (some over $1M a plate), $1M inaugural donors invited to a candlelight dinner with Trump and Vance, and $TRUMP holders invited to a White House crypto dinner and an April 2026 Mar-a-Lago event. Freight Technologies announced plans to buy up to $20M of $TRUMP to influence U.S.-Mexico trade policy.

     • ~$1M donation At least $1M for inaugural candlelight dinner
     • ~$20M investment Up to $20M in $TRUMP planned by Freight Technologies

     Axios ↗New York Times ↗CoinDesk ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
167. DonationsMay 2025Public record

     Fanjul family gave $3.8M+; Trump lifted ban on Fanjul-linked sugar firm #

     What they gave Paid

     Jose Fanjul and Florida Crystals: $800K+ to Trump's committee, $3M to MAGA Inc., and ballroom donations.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump lifted the ban on sugar imports from Fanjul-linked Central Romana (CBP) in May 2025 and reportedly pushed Coca-Cola toward cane sugar.

     Details and sources

     The Campaign Legal Center reports that Jose Fanjul and Florida Crystals gave to Trump's committees, MAGA Inc. and the ballroom project. In May 2025 Trump lifted a ban on imports from Central Romana, a Fanjul-linked sugar firm sanctioned in 2022 over forced-labor allegations, and reportedly pushed Coca-Cola toward cane sugar.

     • ~$800K donation Over $800K from Jose Fanjul to Trump's 2024 joint fundraising committee
     • $1M donation $1M from Florida Crystals to MAGA Inc., July 2024
     • $2M donation $2M from Florida Crystals to MAGA Inc., Jan-Feb 2025

     New Yorker ↗Forbes ↗New York Times ↗NBC News ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerOpenSecrets ↗
168. ForeignMay 2025Reported

     UAE-backed firm paid $187M to Trump family; US gave UAE AI chip access #

     What they gave Paid

     UAE-backed firm tied to Sheikh Tahnoon: $500M World Liberty deal, $187M up front to Trump family entities, then $2B USD1 deposit.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     US signed an agreement giving the UAE access to advanced AI chips (Commerce Dept.), with Sacks and Witkoff in the talks.

     Details and sources

     A firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed signed a $500 million deal with World Liberty Financial four days before the 2025 inauguration, with $187 million up front to Trump family entities and a 49% stake. After a $2 billion USD1 deposit, the US signed an agreement giving the UAE access to advanced AI chips; David Sacks and Steve Witkoff were involved in the chips talks.

     • $500M investment UAE-backed firm deal with World Liberty Financial
     • $187M fee Up-front payments to Trump family entities
     • $2B investment UAE investment firm deposit using USD1 stablecoin

     Wall Street Journal ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗New York Times ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerRep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
169. PardonsMay 2025Public record

     Trump commutes long drug-conspiracy sentences for 15 people, 2025-2026 #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted long drug-conspiracy sentences for 15 named people (DOJ) in batches from May 2025 to September 2026.

     Details and sources

     Trump issued commutations to people serving long drug-conspiracy sentences, including Garnett Smith, Anabel Valenzuela, Edward and Joe Sotelo (May 2025), eight people in January 2026 and several in September 2026. The source text calls some of these sentences disproportionate for drug trafficking.

     DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
170. PardonsApr 25, 2025Public record

     Walczak's mother paid $1M for MAGA Inc. dinner; Trump pardoned him #

     What they gave Paid

     Elizabeth Fago, mother of Paul Walczak: paid $1M to attend an April 2025 MAGA Inc. dinner and raised money for Trump.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Paul Walczak on April 25, 2025, 12 days after his sentence of 18 months and $4.4M restitution for tax crimes.

     Details and sources

     Walczak pleaded guilty to tax crimes and was sentenced April 2025 to 18 months and over $4.4M restitution. His mother, Elizabeth Fago, raised money for Trump and paid $1M to attend a MAGA Inc. dinner in April 2025. Trump pardoned him April 25, 2025, 12 days after sentencing.

     • $1M donation $1M to attend MAGA Inc. fundraising dinner
     • ~$4.4M penalty waived Over $4.4M restitution ordered
     • $4.3M penalty waived $4.3M restitution
     • $4.4M penalty waived Restitution ordered

     New York Times ↗Rolling Stone ↗Department of Justice ↗The New York Times ↗Office of the Pardon Attorney (DOJ) ↗Palm Beach Post ↗New York Times ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
171. MarketsApr 9, 2025Reported

     Trump urged people to buy stocks, then paused tariffs hours later #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. Trump urged people to buy stocks on April 9, 2025.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Trump paused tariffs hours later and markets rose; Schiff asked Congress to investigate possible market manipulation.

     Details and sources

     On April 9, 2025, Trump encouraged people to buy stocks hours before pausing tariffs, sending markets up. Democrats and ethics experts questioned possible market manipulation and Rep. Adam Schiff asked Congress to investigate.

     The New York Times ↗Time ↗
172. MarketsApr 2, 2025Reported

     AG Bondi sold $1M-$5M of Trump Media stock the day tariffs were announced #

     What they gave Paid

     Trump Media and Technology Group stock: Attorney General Pam Bondi held it and sold $1M-$5M on April 2, 2025.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the sale came the day Trump announced sweeping tariffs; no wrongdoing or favor is established.

     Details and sources

     ProPublica reported Attorney General Pam Bondi sold between $1 million and $5 million of Trump Media stock on April 2, 2025, the day Trump announced sweeping tariffs.

     • ~$1M trade Trump Media stock sold (range $1M-$5M)
     • $2M investment DJT shares owned by Bondi

     ProPublica ↗Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
173. Family businessApr 2025Reported

     Trump hotels and golf courses collect event revenue, including Saudi-linked golf #

     What they gave Paid

     Event customers, including Saudi-linked golf: revenue paid to Trump hotels and golf courses.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The concern is Trump family businesses profiting from events while Trump is president; no government action is described.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported in April 2025 that Trump family businesses were collecting revenue from events at Trump hotels and golf courses, including Saudi-linked golf.

     The New York Times ↗CNN ↗
174. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Reported

     Tariff exemptions went to politically connected firms and oil donors #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Politically connected firms and oil donors: reported as beneficiaries; no payments are specified.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Tariff exemptions benefiting these firms, per ProPublica, The Guardian and NYT; critics say they favor friends and punish rivals.

     Details and sources

     Reporting by ProPublica, The Guardian and the NYT described tariff exemptions benefiting politically connected firms and big oil donors, with claims they favor friends and punish rivals.

     ProPublica ↗The Guardian ↗The New York Times ↗
175. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Public record

     Extremity Care gave $5M+ to MAGA Inc.; CMS delayed skin-substitute limits #

     What they gave Paid

     Extremity Care: $5M to MAGA Inc., plus $2.5M from CEO Oliver Burckhardt and $2.5M for the ballroom.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The administration delayed a plan to limit Medicare coverage of skin substitutes (CMS) in April 2025, after Burckhardt showed Trump a flier.

     Details and sources

     Extremity Care gave $5M and its CEO Oliver Burckhardt $2.5M to MAGA Inc. in Feb. 2025. After Burckhardt showed Trump a flier at a March 1, 2025 Mar-a-Lago dinner, the administration in April 2025 delayed a plan to limit Medicare coverage of skin substitutes; the company also gave $2.5M toward the ballroom.

     • $5M donation $5M to MAGA Inc. (Feb. 2025)
     • $2.5M donation $2.5M to MAGA Inc. from CEO
     • $1M donation $1M to Make America Great Again, Inc. (2024)
     • $2M donation $2M to Turnout for America (2024)
     • $2.5M donation $2.5M to ballroom project

     New York Times ↗New York Times ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerPublic Citizen ↗
176. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Public record

     Galaxy Digital gave $1M to inaugural fund; SEC approved its NASDAQ listing #

     What they gave Paid

     Galaxy Digital: $1M to Trump's inaugural fund in December 2024.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     SEC approved a reorganization in April 2025 that let Galaxy list on NASDAQ.

     Details and sources

     Galaxy Digital gave $1M to the inaugural fund in Dec. 2024. In April 2025 the SEC approved a reorganization allowing it to list on NASDAQ.

     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund (Dec. 2024)

     CoinDesk ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
177. DonationsApr 2025Reported

     Corporate sponsors with business before government paid for Easter Egg Roll #

     What they gave Paid

     Corporate sponsors with business pending before the government: paid for the White House Easter Egg Roll.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The concern, per Warren, is sponsors have business before the government; no specific favor is named.

     Details and sources

     According to Warren, the White House Easter Egg Roll was paid for by soliciting corporate sponsors that have business pending with the government; CBS News reported on the sponsorship push.

     CBS News ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
178. Family businessApr 2025Reported

     Members pay $500K to join club tied to Trump Jr. for cabinet access #

     What they gave Paid

     Club members: $500,000 each to join a Washington club set up with help from Donald Trump Jr.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Access to Trump's cabinet officials, per Warren; no specific government action reported.

     Details and sources

     Politico reported on a Washington club set up with help from Donald Trump Jr.; Warren says members pay $500,000 for access to Trump's cabinet.

     • $500K fee $500,000 membership for cabinet access

     Politico ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
179. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Reported

     Apple's Tim Cook got access to Trump; iPhone tariffs were then cut #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Apple and CEO Tim Cook: reported behind-the-scenes access to Trump; no payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     iPhone tariffs were cut after Trump had said there would be no exceptions, per Warren.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Trump declared no tariff exceptions, then gave Apple's CEO behind-the-scenes access, after which iPhone tariffs were cut.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
180. MarketsApr 2025Alleged

     Administration reportedly gave Wall Street early trade-talk information #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Trump administration: reportedly gave Wall Street firms exclusive information about trade talks.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Wall Street firms reportedly got early trade-negotiation information, which Warren says opens the door to insider trading.

     Details and sources

     Warren says the administration reportedly gave Wall Street exclusive information about trade talks, opening the door to insider trading.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
181. GiftsApr 2025Reported

     Trump team cited Bezos payment to Melania as model for Warner Bros. #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Warner Bros.: asked Trump's team how to improve its White House relationship; no payment reported.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Trump's team cited the Bezos documentary payment (to Melania Trump) as a model, per New York Magazine. No action reported.

     Details and sources

     New York Magazine reported that Trump's team cited the Bezos documentary payment as a model when Warner Bros. asked how to improve its relationship with the White House.

     New York Magazine ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
182. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Reported

     Law firms pledged nearly $1B in free legal work; Trump dropped orders on them #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Law firms: pledged nearly $1B in free legal work in deals with Trump.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Executive orders targeting the firms were dropped; ethics experts say the deals could violate anti-bribery law.

     Details and sources

     Axios reported law firms offered almost $1 billion in pro bono work in deals with Trump; legal ethics experts say the arrangement could violate anti-bribery laws.

     • ~$1B other Nearly $1B in pro bono legal work

     Axios ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
183. Inner circleApr 2025Reported

     IRS nominee Billy Long received donations to clear old campaign debts #

     What they gave Paid

     Campaign donors: gave Billy Long money after his nomination to clear old campaign debts, per Politico.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Long was nominated to head the IRS; no favor to donors is described.

     Details and sources

     Politico reported Billy Long, nominated to head the IRS, received campaign donations after his nomination to clear old campaign debts; Warren also criticizes his promotion of a fraud-riddled tax credit.

     Politico ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
184. PardonsApr 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Michele Fiore, convicted of wire fraud over charity funds #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. Michele Fiore, a Nevada loyalist, was convicted of wire fraud over misused charity donations (~$70,000).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Fiore (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     AP reported Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada loyalist convicted of wire fraud.

     • ~$70K other Charity donations she was convicted of misusing

     Associated Press ↗KSNV ↗Courthouse News Service ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
185. CryptoApr 2025Reported

     DOJ disbanded crypto unit as Binance's talks with World Liberty ramped up #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Binance: business talks with a Trump-backed crypto company (World Liberty Financial) were ramping up, per the WSJ.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     DOJ disbanded its crypto enforcement unit while those talks grew; no link is established.

     Details and sources

     The Wall Street Journal reported business talks between Binance and a Trump-backed crypto company were ramping up when DOJ's crypto unit was disbanded.

     Wall Street Journal ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
186. CryptoApr 2025Reported

     Crypto executives asked Treasury to ease oversight; stablecoin deal explored #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Crypto executives: asked Treasury to ease oversight while a deal to list a Trump-linked stablecoin was explored.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Lighter Treasury oversight was requested; no change is reported.

     Details and sources

     The Wall Street Journal reported crypto executives asked Treasury to ease oversight while a deal to list a Trump-linked stablecoin was explored.

     Wall Street Journal ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
187. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Reported

     ICE awarded Peter Thiel's Palantir a $30M contract #

     What they gave Paid

     ICE (taxpayer money): awarded Palantir, co-founded by Trump insider Peter Thiel, a $30M contract.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Palantir received the $30M ICE contract, per Wired.

     Details and sources

     Wired reported ICE awarded a $30 million contract to Palantir, co-founded by Trump insider Peter Thiel.

     • $30M contract ICE contract to Palantir

     Wired ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
188. Regulatory favorsApr 2025Reported

     CFPB cut staff and fired its director after probing Musk's companies #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Consumer complaints and CFPB probes of Elon Musk's companies; no payment reported.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     CFPB was hit with layoffs and its director fired, which House Judiciary Democrats tie to the probes of Musk's firms.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported CFPB layoffs, and House Judiciary Democrats say its director was fired after the bureau investigated complaints against Musk's companies.

     New York Times ↗House Judiciary Committee Democrats ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
189. Public fundsApr 2025Reported

     SpaceX reported as frontrunner for Pentagon's Golden Dome contract #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Pentagon (taxpayers): contract for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield, with SpaceX the frontrunner.

     →

     What they got Sought

     SpaceX was reported as frontrunner per Reuters; no award is reported.

     Details and sources

     Reuters reported SpaceX was the frontrunner for a lucrative contract on Trump's Golden Dome missile shield.

     Reuters ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
190. Inner circleApr 2025Reported

     Social Security Administration posted key public communications on Musk's X #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Social Security Administration: released important public communications on Elon Musk's X.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. No payment or return to the agency is reported; X and Musk gained the agency's posts on their platform.

     Details and sources

     The Hill reported the Social Security Administration released important public communications on X.

     The Hill ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
191. PardonsMar 28, 2025Public record

     Trump commutes Jason Galanis, who aided GOP effort to impeach Biden #

     What they gave Paid

     Jason Galanis: aided a GOP effort to impeach Biden, per Politico and the NYT.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted his bond-fraud sentence (DOJ), ending further restitution; a judge denied his request to get $2M back.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted the sentence of Jason Galanis, convicted of securities fraud in a bond scheme that defrauded the Oglala tribe and pension investors. Politico and the NYT noted he had aided a GOP effort to impeach Biden; the commutation also ended further restitution, and a judge later denied his request to get $2 million of paid restitution back (ABC News).

     • $37M other Restitution in first case (as stated in warrant table)
     • $47.8M other Restitution in second case
     • $2M other Restitution Galanis asked a judge to return (denied)

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Politico ↗New York Times ↗ABC News ↗
192. PardonsMar 28, 2025Public record

     Trump commutes Ozy's Carlos Watson and company after Johnson, Martin push #

     What they gave Paid

     Alice Marie Johnson and Glenn E. Martin: backed the push to commute Carlos Watson's sentence, per Variety.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump commuted Watson's 116-month fraud sentence (DOJ) hours before prison, and commuted Ozy Media's sentence.

     Details and sources

     Trump commuted the 116-month sentence of Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson, convicted of lying to investors, hours before he was to report to prison, and commuted the company's sentence too. Variety reported the effort was backed by Alice Marie Johnson and Glenn E. Martin.

     Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗CNBC ↗Variety ↗
193. PardonsMar 27, 2025Public record

     BitMEX launched $TRUMP swap; Trump pardoned it and four executives #

     What they gave Paid

     BitMEX (HDR Global Trading): launched a swap listing tied to the $TRUMP memecoin in January 2025.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned BitMEX and four executives on March 27, 2025 (DOJ), the week its $100M fine was due.

     Details and sources

     Bloomberg reported that on March 27, 2025 Trump pardoned four BitMEX executives and the company (HDR Global Trading), the first company pardoned rather than a person, the same week its $100 million anti-money-laundering fine was due. The exchange had launched a swap listing tied to the $TRUMP memecoin that January.

     • $100M penalty waived $100M fine wiped by pardon
     • $20M penalty waived Fines on Hayes and Delo ($10M each)
     • $150K penalty waived Dwyer fine

     Bloomberg ↗The Hill ↗Reuters ↗The Wall Street Journal ↗The Intercept ↗Department of Justice ↗NBC News ↗Reuters ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
194. PardonsMar 25, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Devon Archer, convicted in $60M tribal bond fraud #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's ex-partner, was convicted over a $60M tribal bond scheme.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Archer (DOJ), wiping out the conviction and a $43.4M restitution order.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's former business partner, convicted of securities fraud over a $60 million Oglala Sioux tribal bond scheme, per the Wall Street Journal and CBS News. He had been ordered to pay $43.4 million in restitution.

     • $43.4M penalty waived Restitution ordered at 2022 sentencing

     CBS News ↗Wall Street Journal ↗Axios ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
195. Inner circleMar 11, 2025Reported

     Musk and Tesla showcased cars at White House; Trump promoted them #

     What they gave Paid

     Elon Musk and Tesla: showcased Tesla vehicles on the White House lawn on March 11, 2025 alongside Trump.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Tesla and Musk got presidential promotion of their cars, which NBC called a sales pitch.

     Details and sources

     On March 11, 2025 Trump and Elon Musk showcased Tesla vehicles on the White House lawn in what NBC called a sales pitch; The Nation called it brazenly corrupt.

     NBC News ↗The Nation ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
196. PardonsMar 11, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Tennessee senator Brian Kelsey, convicted on campaign finance #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. Ex-Tennessee state senator Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to campaign finance charges.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Kelsey (DOJ) weeks into his 21-month sentence.

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned former Tennessee state senator Brian Kelsey, who pleaded guilty in 2022 to campaign finance charges for funneling state campaign money toward his failed 2016 congressional bid and was sentenced to 21 months, per the Associated Press.

     Associated Press ↗ABC News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
197. PardonsMar 7, 2025Public record

     DOJ fired pardon attorney Liz Oyer and installed loyalist Ed Martin #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported. DOJ fired pardon attorney Liz Oyer on March 7, 2025.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Loyalist Ed Martin was installed, routing pardons around the career Office of the Pardon Attorney; Martin said 'No MAGA left behind'.

     Details and sources

     On March 7, 2025 the Justice Department fired Liz Oyer, head of the Office of the Pardon Attorney, and installed Ed Martin, per Reuters and the Washington Post. Martin described the rationale for pardons as "No MAGA left behind", and Oyer later told the Senate the department valued political loyalty over justice.

     Reuters ↗The Washington Post ↗CNN ↗The Associated Press ↗
198. Regulatory favorsMar 2025ReportedInvestigating

     DHS gave $143M ad work to Safe America Media, formed eight days earlier #

     What they gave Paid

     DHS (taxpayers): awarded ~$143M of a $200M ad campaign to Safe America Media LLC, formed eight days earlier.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Safe America Media got the no-bid contract; ProPublica says a firm tied to Noem aide circles also got money. Status: investigating.

     Details and sources

     DHS awarded about $143 million of a $200 million ad campaign to Safe America Media LLC, incorporated eight days earlier, using an emergency designation to skip competitive bidding. ProPublica reported a firm tied to Noem aide circles and DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin's husband got money from the contracts.

     • $143M contract Awarded to Safe America Media
     • $200M contract Total ad campaign

     ProPublica ↗House Oversight Democrats ↗USAspending.gov ↗ALXnow ↗Los Angeles Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
199. Regulatory favorsMar 2025Reported

     DHS awarded $77M ad contract to People Who Think, owned by Jay Connaughton #

     What they gave Paid

     DHS (taxpayers): awarded a $77M advertising contract.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     People Who Think, owned by Jay Connaughton, got the contract; he appeared to have worked with Corey Lewandowski in 2023.

     Details and sources

     AP and ProPublica reported DHS awarded a $77 million advertising contract to People Who Think, owned by Jay Connaughton, who appeared to have worked with Corey Lewandowski in 2023.

     • $77M contract DHS advertising award

     AP News ↗USAspending.gov ↗
200. ForeignMar 2025Reported

     Trump hosted Sheikh Tahnoon at White House dinner with VP and cabinet #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed: no payment reported in this record.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump hosted him for a White House dinner in March 2025 with the VP and cabinet members, unusual access for a foreign official.

     Details and sources

     According to the WSJ, in March 2025 Trump hosted a White House dinner for Sheikh Tahnoon attended by the vice president and several cabinet members. Former officials said foreign officials typically meet US counterparts rather than the president.

     The Wall Street Journal ↗
201. PardonsMar 2025Public record

     Trevor Milton gave $1.9M+ to Trump allies; Trump pardoned him, SEC dropped $660M #

     What they gave Paid

     Nikola founder Trevor Milton: $920K to Trump 47 Committee, $750K to MAHA Alliance, $280K+ to the RNC in 2024.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Milton in March 2025; the SEC dropped efforts to recover $660M in Sept. 2025.

     Details and sources

     Milton, convicted of defrauding Nikola investors, gave $920,000 to Trump 47 Committee, $750,000 to MAHA Alliance and over $280,000 to the RNC in 2024. Trump pardoned him in March 2025, and in Sept. 2025 the SEC dropped efforts to recover $660M that prosecutors had sought.

     • $920K donation $920K to Trump 47 Committee
     • $750K donation $750K to MAHA Alliance
     • ~$280K donation Over $280K to RNC
     • $660M penalty waived $660M restitution effort dropped by SEC
     • ~$1.8M donation ~$1.8M to Trump's 2024 campaign fund
     • $661M penalty waived Restitution to retail investors
     • $1M penalty waived Fine

     Associated Press ↗New York Times ↗FEC ↗Rep. Dave Min ↗New York Times ↗MarketWatch ↗ABC News ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
202. Regulatory favorsMar 2025Public record

     Pilgrim's Pride gave $5M; got USDA speed waiver and NYSE listing OK #

     What they gave Paid

     Pilgrim's Pride: $5M to Trump's inaugural fund, the largest single donation.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Received a USDA production speed waiver in March 2025 and SEC permission for an NYSE listing.

     Details and sources

     Pilgrim's Pride gave $5M to the inaugural fund, the largest single donation. It then received a USDA production speed waiver in March 2025 and SEC permission for an NYSE listing it had long sought.

     • $5M donation $5M to inaugural fund

     Wall Street Journal ↗MSN ↗Meat+Poultry ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
203. DonationsMar 2025Reported

     Yocha Dehe gave $3M; Interior rescinded approval of rival Scotts Valley casino #

     What they gave Paid

     Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation: $1M to the inaugural fund and $2M to MAGA Inc.; its lobbyist Jeff Miller pressed the administration.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Interior rescinded approval of rival Scotts Valley's Vallejo casino in March 2025 and reopened the matter.

     Details and sources

     Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation gave $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund and $2 million to MAGA Inc. in March 2026. Its lobbying firm, led by Trump ally Jeff Miller, pressed the administration, and in March 2025 the Interior Department rescinded its approval of rival Scotts Valley's Vallejo casino and reopened the matter.

     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund, Jan 2025
     • $2M donation $2M to MAGA Inc., March 2026

     Popular Information ↗New York Times ↗Bureau of Indian Affairs ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
204. DonationsMar 2025Reported

     Pharma CEOs attend million-dollar dinners with HHS Secretary Kennedy #

     What they gave Paid

     Big Pharma CEOs: attended million-dollar Mar-a-Lago dinners with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Access to their regulator, HHS Secretary Kennedy. No policy action reported; Warren, Wyden and Sanders pressed Kennedy.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Big Pharma CEOs attended million-dollar dinners with their regulator, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; Warren, Wyden and Sanders pressed Kennedy on the dinners.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
205. Inner circleMar 2025Reported

     Steve Davis effectively leads DOGE while leading a Musk company #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Elon Musk's company: employs Steve Davis, who also effectively leads DOGE (NYT).

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that Davis holds a DOGE leadership role while leading a Musk company.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported Steve Davis effectively leads DOGE while also leading a Musk company.

     New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
206. CryptoMar 2025Reported

     Trump launched a stablecoin and was set to sign a bill Warren says helps it #

     What they gave Paid

     Stablecoin buyers: money paid into Trump's own stablecoin, which benefits Trump and his family.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Sought: stablecoin legislation Trump was preparing to sign, which Warren says would help his coin and let him oversee it.

     Details and sources

     AP reported Trump launched his own stablecoin while preparing to sign legislation that Warren says would help it and let him oversee it.

     Associated Press ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
207. Inner circleMar 2025Public record

     Intelligence Board nominees hold millions in Trump Media stock #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump Media & Technology Group: stock held by Intelligence Board nominees, worth millions of dollars.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that Intelligence Board nominees hold millions in Trump Media shares.

     Details and sources

     Accountable.US documented that Intelligence Board nominees hold millions of dollars in Trump Media shares.

     Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
208. Regulatory favorsFeb 10, 2025Public record

     Trump signs order stopping DOJ foreign bribery prosecutions under FCPA #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No specific giver in the record; Americans accused of bribing foreign officials are the group covered.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump signed Executive Order 14209, stopping DOJ from prosecuting Americans accused of foreign bribery under the FCPA (Reuters).

     Details and sources

     Trump signed Executive Order 14209 to stop the Justice Department prosecuting Americans accused of bribing foreign officials under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, per Reuters.

     Reuters ↗
209. Inner circleFeb 2025Reported

     CLC finds 467+ recusal conflicts in cabinet picks, 106 for Lutnick #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported; Campaign Legal Center found 467+ potential recusal conflicts across Trump's cabinet picks.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the conflicts: Howard Lutnick has the most, 106 (NYT).

     Details and sources

     The Campaign Legal Center found more than 467 potential conflicts requiring recusal among Trump's cabinet picks, the most (106) belonging to Howard Lutnick, per the NYT.

     The New York Times ↗
210. Inner circleFeb 2025Public record

     Josh Lobel gave $1.5M+ to Trump PACs; Trump named him to Intelligence Board #

     What they gave Paid

     Josh and Michelle Lobel: over $1.5M to Trump-affiliated PACs (MAGA Inc., Trump 47 Committee) in 2024.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump named Josh Lobel to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board in Feb 2025.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports finance executive Josh Lobel and his wife Michelle gave over $1.5 million to Trump-affiliated PACs in 2024. Trump named him to the President's Intelligence Advisory Board in Feb 2025.

     • ~$1.5M donation Over $1.5M to Trump-affiliated PACs (2024)

     FEC ↗White House ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
211. Inner circleFeb 2025Public record

     Anjani Sinha gave $1M to MAGA Inc.; Trump nominated him Singapore ambassador #

     What they gave Paid

     Anjani Sinha: $1M to MAGA Inc. in Feb 2025, not disclosed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump nominated Sinha ambassador to Singapore (State Department) the next month; he was appointed.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Sinha gave $1M to MAGA Inc. in Feb 2025 and was nominated ambassador to Singapore the next month, without disclosing the gift to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as required. He reportedly struggled at his hearing and Sen. Tammy Duckworth called him unqualified.

     • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (Feb 2025)

     FEC ↗BBC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
212. Inner circleFeb 2025Public record

     Hildebrands gave $1.7M; Trump nominated Melinda ambassador to Costa Rica #

     What they gave Paid

     Melinda and Jeffery Hildebrand: over $720K to Trump 47 Committee and $1M to the 2024 inaugural fund.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump nominated Melinda Hildebrand ambassador to Costa Rica (State Department) in Feb 2025; she was appointed.

     Details and sources

     CLC says business owner Melinda Hildebrand and husband Jeffery gave over $720,000 to Trump 47 in 2024 and $1M to the 2024 inaugural fund. Trump nominated her ambassador to Costa Rica in Feb 2025.

     • ~$720K donation Over $720K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund

     FEC ↗Houston Public Media ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
213. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Public record

     Coinbase and investors gave Trump $13M+; SEC dropped its Coinbase case #

     What they gave Paid

     Coinbase: $1M to the inaugural fund and ballroom gift. Andreessen and Horowitz: $12M to MAGA Inc.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The SEC dropped its civil enforcement action against Coinbase in Feb 2025.

     Details and sources

     The SEC dropped its civil enforcement action against Coinbase in Feb. 2025. Coinbase gave $1M to the inaugural fund and later donated to the ballroom; Andreessen and Horowitz, major Coinbase investors, gave a combined $6M to MAGA Inc. in early 2025 and another $6M in March 2026.

     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund from Coinbase
     • $6M donation $6M to MAGA Inc. from Andreessen and Horowitz (early 2025)
     • $6M donation $6M to MAGA Inc. from Andreessen and Horowitz (Mar. 2026)

     Business Insider ↗FEC ↗ABC News ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
214. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Public record

     Robinhood gave $2M to inaugural fund; SEC closed its crypto probe #

     What they gave Paid

     Robinhood: $2M to Trump's inaugural fund.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The SEC closed its investigation into Robinhood's crypto unit with no action in Feb 2025.

     Details and sources

     Robinhood gave $2M to Trump's inaugural fund. The SEC closed its investigation into Robinhood's crypto unit with no action in Feb. 2025.

     • $2M donation $2M to inaugural fund

     Reuters ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
215. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     Administration puts recent oil and chemical lobbyists in EPA rule-writing roles #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Oil and chemical companies: their recent lobbyists were named to help write EPA rules (Guardian).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The administration put officials who recently lobbied for oil and chemical firms in a role helping write EPA rules.

     Details and sources

     The Guardian reported the administration named officials who had recently lobbied for oil and chemical companies to help write EPA rules.

     The Guardian ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
216. Inner circleFeb 2025Public record

     Donor John Phelan, no military experience, advances as Navy Secretary pick #

     What they gave Paid

     John Phelan, a major donor with no military or government experience, to Trump.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Phelan moved through his Navy Secretary confirmation hearing; the post hands out Navy construction contracts.

     Details and sources

     Military.com reported John Phelan, a major donor with no military or government experience, moved through his Navy Secretary confirmation hearing; Warren notes he will hand out Navy construction contracts.

     Military.com ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
217. ForeignFeb 2025Public record

     DOJ shifts from foreign agent enforcement under Bondi, ex-Qatar lobbyist #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Qatar: past lobbying work by Pam Bondi, who is now Attorney General.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     DOJ announced a shift away from prioritizing foreign agent restrictions under Bondi.

     Details and sources

     Skadden described an announced DOJ shift away from prioritizing foreign agent restrictions under Bondi, who herself previously lobbied for Qatar, per Senate Judiciary Democrats.

     Skadden ↗Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
218. Inner circleFeb 2025Reported

     DOGE leader gets control of Treasury payments while staying a software CEO #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     DOGE: gave one of its leaders control of Treasury's payment system while he remained a software CEO.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is a software CEO controlling Treasury's payment system (NYT).

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported a DOGE leader gained control of Treasury's payment system while remaining a software CEO.

     New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
219. PardonsFeb 2025Public record

     Trump pardons ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption #

     What they gave Paid

     Rod Blagojevich: vocal public support for Trump.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor convicted of corruption (DOJ), including a $20,000 fine.

     Details and sources

     Newsweek reported Trump pardoned former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption, after his vocal support for Trump.

     • $20K penalty waived Fine from 2011 sentence

     Newsweek ↗NPR ↗WTTW ↗ABC 7 Chicago ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
220. CryptoFeb 2025Reported

     SEC halts enforcement against crypto firms that enriched Trump #

     What they gave Paid

     Crypto companies that enriched Trump (CNN did not name them in this record).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The SEC halted enforcement actions against those crypto companies.

     Details and sources

     CNN reported SEC enforcement actions against crypto companies that enriched Trump were halted.

     CNN ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
221. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     Prosecutors end probe of Vince McMahon, husband of Education Secretary McMahon #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No payment reported; Vince McMahon is the husband of Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Federal prosecutors ended their criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegations against Vince McMahon (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     CNN reported federal prosecutors ended their criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegations against Vince McMahon, husband of the Education Secretary.

     CNN ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
222. Public fundsFeb 2025Reported

     State Department reportedly plans to pay Tesla $400M for vehicles #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Taxpayers (State Department): a planned $400M payment to Tesla.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Tesla, Elon Musk's company, would receive a $400M contract for vehicles; reported as a plan.

     Details and sources

     NPR reported on a plan for the State Department to pay Tesla $400 million.

     • $400M contract State Department payment to Tesla

     NPR ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
223. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     USAID inspector general who probed Starlink terminals was fired #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Starlink and Elon Musk: subject of a USAID inspector general probe into Starlink terminals.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The USAID inspector general who launched the Starlink probe was fired, per Newsweek.

     Details and sources

     Newsweek reported the USAID inspector general, who had launched a probe into Starlink satellite terminals, was fired.

     Newsweek ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
224. Inner circleFeb 2025Reported

     Musk, a special government employee, may keep financial disclosure hidden #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Elon Musk: a special government employee whose finances were otherwise subject to public disclosure.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Musk was permitted to keep his financial disclosure hidden (NYT).

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported Musk was permitted to keep his financial disclosure hidden.

     New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
225. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     Musk criticized FAA telecom; Starlink was then allowed to work with FAA #

     What they gave Paid

     Elon Musk: public criticism of the FAA's air traffic telecom system.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Starlink was allowed to start working with the FAA after Musk's criticism (CNN).

     Details and sources

     CNN reported Starlink was allowed to start working with the FAA after Musk criticized its air traffic telecom system.

     CNN ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
226. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     DOJ drops anti-discrimination complaint against Musk's SpaceX #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     SpaceX and Elon Musk: defendants in a DOJ anti-discrimination complaint.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     DOJ dropped its anti-discrimination complaint against SpaceX (Axios).

     Details and sources

     Axios reported DOJ dropped its anti-discrimination complaint against Musk's SpaceX.

     Axios ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
227. Regulatory favorsFeb 2025Reported

     FDA staff reviewing Musk's Neuralink trials were fired in DOGE cuts #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Neuralink (Elon Musk's company): clinical trial applications under FDA review while Musk ran DOGE.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     FDA staff reviewing Neuralink's applications were among those fired in the DOGE cuts (CNBC/Reuters).

     Details and sources

     Neuralink is Elon Musk's brain-implant company, and Musk was then running DOGE. CNBC, citing Reuters, reported that FDA staffers reviewing Neuralink's clinical trial applications were among those fired in the DOGE cuts.

     CNBC ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
228. GiftsJan 31, 2025Reported

     Trump Media gave Patel and McMahon $779K of DJT shares each; both declined #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Trump Media: gifted ~$779,400 of DJT shares each to Kash Patel and Linda McMahon, both directors.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Patel and McMahon later said they would not accept the shares.

     Details and sources

     Trump Media gifted 25,946 DJT shares, about $779,400, each to FBI nominee Kash Patel and education secretary nominee Linda McMahon, both company directors, plus shares to Trump's son. They later said they would not accept them.

     • $779.4K gift DJT shares to each of Patel and McMahon
     • ~$1M gift Trump Media shares paid to Education Secretary

     CNBC ↗Business Insider ↗Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
229. PardonsJan 23, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons 24 anti-abortion activists convicted under the FACE Act #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No payment reported; the record covers 24 anti-abortion activists convicted under the FACE Act.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned all 24, including Lauren Handy and nine co-defendants (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned 24 anti-abortion activists convicted under the FACE Act, including Lauren Handy and nine co-defendants over a 2020 blockade of a Washington, D.C. clinic, Reuters and AP reported.

     • $10K penalty waived Fine on Coleman Boyd (one of the 24)

     Reuters ↗Associated Press ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
230. PardonsJan 22, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons two DC officers convicted over a fatal 2020 pursuit #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No payment reported; officers Zabavsky and Sutton were sentenced to 48 and 66 months.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned both DC officers for their conspiracy, obstruction and second-degree murder convictions (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Metropolitan Police officers Andrew Zabavsky and Terence Sutton, sentenced in September 2024 to 48 and 66 months over a 2020 pursuit that killed 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown and the later cover-up, per the U.S. Attorney's Office for DC.

     U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
231. PardonsJan 21, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, ending two life sentences #

     What they gave Paid

     Libertarian and crypto communities: backed a pardon for Ulbricht; Trump promised it at the 2024 Libertarian convention.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump fully pardoned Ross Ulbricht, ending two life sentences and a $183.96M fine (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     Trump pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who had been serving two life sentences plus 40 years, fulfilling a 2024 Libertarian convention campaign promise, the New York Times reported. The New Yorker reported the pardon was backed by libertarian and cryptocurrency communities.

     • $184M penalty waived Fine imposed at 2015 sentencing

     New York Times ↗The New Yorker ↗DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney ↗
232. Regulatory favorsJan 20, 2025Public record

     Trump rescinds ethics order banning lobbyist gifts and revolving door #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported; the order covered gifts from lobbyists and revolving-door limits.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump rescinded the executive order on ethics commitments, removing the lobbyist gift ban and revolving-door bans.

     Details and sources

     Trump rescinded the executive order on ethics commitments for executive branch personnel, which barred major gifts from lobbyists and imposed revolving-door bans; critics said it contradicted his pledge to drain the swamp.

     The Associated Press ↗
233. PardonsJan 20, 2025Public record

     Trump pardons about 1,500 January 6 defendants and commutes 14 sentences #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No payment reported; about 1,500 January 6 defendants, incl. Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump pardoned about 1,500 on day one and commuted 14 sentences; Tarrio's was erased, Rhodes's cut to time served (DOJ).

     Details and sources

     On his first day back in office Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged or convicted over the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack and commuted the sentences of 14 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers convicted of seditious conspiracy, per NBC News. Enrique Tarrio's 22-year sentence was erased and Stewart Rhodes's 18-year sentence was cut to time served, the New York Times reported.

     NBC News ↗New York Times ↗White House ↗New York Times ↗The Hill ↗The Hill ↗CNN ↗CNN ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
234. CryptoJan 17, 2025Reported

     Trump launches $TRUMP meme coin, 80% held by his company CIC Digital #

     What they gave Paid

     $TRUMP coin buyers: money paid for a coin 80% held by Trump-owned CIC Digital LLC.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is foreign buyers and the Foreign Emoluments Clause; the record lists crypto-favorable orders as the favor.

     Details and sources

     Politico and the NYT reported that Trump launched the $TRUMP meme coin on January 17, 2025, with a Trump-owned company, CIC Digital LLC, holding 80 percent of supply. Ethics experts and watchdogs criticized it, and the Washington Post noted it could implicate the Foreign Emoluments Clause if foreign governments bought the coin.

     • ~$27B other $27B fully diluted coin value within days

     Politico ↗The New York Times ↗The Washington Post ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
235. Regulatory favorsJan 2025Reported

     Crypto firms gave $1-5M each to inaugural fund; SEC dismissed their cases #

     What they gave Paid

     Robinhood, Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken: reportedly $1-5M each to Trump's 2025 inaugural fund.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The SEC dismissed cases against them in the following months, and DOJ disbanded a crypto crimes task force.

     Details and sources

     Robinhood, Coinbase, Ripple, and Kraken each reportedly gave $1-5 million to Trump's 2025 inaugural fund. In the following months the SEC dismissed cases against them and DOJ disbanded a crypto crimes task force.

     • ~$1M donation $1-5M each to inaugural fund (low end shown)

     Politico ↗Rep. Rosa DeLauro ↗
236. Family businessJan 2025Reported

     Trump keeps business interests and names no independent trustee #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     No giver reported; Trump kept his business interests with no independent trustee.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that Trump profits from family deals; the White House says he is not involved in daily operations.

     Details and sources

     After the 2024 election Trump did not divest from branding and real estate interests or use an independent trustee. His Truth Social shares went into a trust with himself as sole beneficiary and his oldest son as trustee, which ethics experts said fell well short of blind trusts. The NYT later reported he remains a beneficiary of trusts his sons control, so he profits directly from their deals.

     Response The White House said there are no conflicts because Trump is not involved in the family company's daily operations.

     CNN ↗The New York Times ↗
237. CryptoJan 2025Reported

     Trump launches Melania meme coin; buyers paid, Trumps benefit #

     What they gave Paid

     Melania coin buyers: money paid for a coin launched by Trump and promoted on Truth Social.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The coin was volatile in its first days, then declined; the benefit went to Trump and Melania Trump.

     Details and sources

     The NYT reported that Trump also launched a meme coin named for his wife, Melania, and promoted it on Truth Social shortly before an inauguration rally. CBS News noted the coin was extremely volatile in its first days and then declined.

     The New York Times ↗CBS News ↗The Guardian ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
238. Inner circleJan 2025Public record

     Pultes gave $650K to Trump groups; Trump named Bill Pulte FHFA director #

     What they gave Paid

     Diana Pulte and ML Organization: $500K to a pro-Trump super PAC (2021); the Pultes: $150K to Trump 47 (2024).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced Bill Pulte as FHFA director in Jan 2025; CLC alleged the 2021 gift was a straw donation.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Pulte's wife Diana gave $500,000 to a pro-Trump super PAC in 2021 through ML Organization LLC, which CLC alleged in a 2022 FEC complaint was a straw donation. The Pultes gave another $150,000 to Trump 47 in 2024, and Trump announced Pulte for FHFA director in Jan 2025.

     • $500K donation $500K to a super PAC via ML Organization LLC (2021)
     • $150K donation $150K to Trump 47 Committee (July-Oct 2024)

     FEC ↗FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerCampaign Legal Center ↗
239. Inner circleJan 2025Public record

     Benjamin Leon gave $3M to Trump PACs; Trump named him ambassador to Spain #

     What they gave Paid

     Benjamin Leon: $3M to Trump-affiliated PACs in the 2024 cycle.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced Leon as ambassador to Spain (State Department) in Jan 2025; he was appointed.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports Miami businessman Benjamin Leon gave $3M to several Trump-affiliated PACs in the 2024 cycle. Trump announced him as ambassador to Spain in Jan 2025.

     • $3M donation $3M to Trump-affiliated PACs (2024 cycle)

     FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
240. Inner circleJan 2025Public record

     Joe Popolo gave $1M+ to Trump groups; Trump named him ambassador to Netherlands #

     What they gave Paid

     Joe Popolo: over $800K to Trump 47 Committee and $250K to the 2024 inaugural fund.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced Popolo as ambassador to the Netherlands (State Department) in Jan 2025.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports investment firm founder Joe Popolo gave over $800,000 to Trump 47 in 2024 and $250,000 to the 2024 inaugural fund. Trump announced him for ambassador to the Netherlands in Jan 2025.

     • ~$800K donation Over $800K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $250K donation $250K to inaugural fund

     FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
241. Regulatory favorsJan 2025Reported

     Meta paid $25M to settle Trump suit, $1M to inaugural; Zuckerberg joined PCAST #

     What they gave Paid

     Meta: $25M to settle Trump's suit ($22M to his library fund) plus $1M to the inaugural fund.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Zuckerberg was appointed to PCAST in March 2026; record cites access and policy influence, not a specific quid pro quo.

     Details and sources

     Meta agreed to pay $25M ($22M to Trump's presidential library fund, $3M in legal fees) to settle Trump's 2021 suit over his account suspensions, and gave $1M to the inaugural fund in Dec. 2024. Zuckerberg has courted Trump, ended Meta's DEI and fact-checking programs, and was appointed to PCAST in March 2026.

     • $22M other $22M to Trump's presidential library fund
     • $3M fee $3M in Trump's legal fees
     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund (Dec. 2024)

     ABC News ↗FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
242. Inner circleJan 2025Public record

     Trump appoints former tax lobbyist to lead Treasury tax policy #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Tax lobbying clients: the former lobbyist's past clients (Politico).

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump appointed the former tax lobbyist to lead tax policy at Treasury.

     Details and sources

     Politico reported Trump appointed a former tax lobbyist to lead tax policy at Treasury.

     Politico ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
243. Inner circleJan 2025Reported

     RFK Jr. planned to keep getting paid for anti-vaccine suits while heading HHS #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Litigation clients: payments for anti-vaccine lawsuits that RFK Jr. planned to keep receiving.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is Kennedy getting paid for anti-vaccine suits while heading HHS (Vox).

     Details and sources

     Vox reported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. planned to keep getting paid for anti-vaccine lawsuits while heading HHS.

     Vox ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
244. Family businessJan 2025Reported

     Trump sells presidential-branded merchandise; NYT flags conflict of interest #

     What they gave Paid

     Merchandise buyers: money paid for Trump merchandise with presidential branding.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The NYT flagged the sales as a conflict of interest.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported on Trump selling merchandise with presidential branding as a conflict of interest.

     New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
245. ForeignJan 2025Reported

     Kash Patel did paid consulting for Qatar's government before FBI nomination #

     What they gave Paid

     Qatari government: paid Kash Patel for consulting work before his nomination.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Patel was later nominated FBI Director; the record does not link the two.

     Details and sources

     The Hill reported Kash Patel did consulting work for the Qatari government before being nominated FBI Director.

     The Hill ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
246. Family businessJan 2025Reported

     House Republicans hold retreat at Trump National Doral, paying Trump business #

     What they gave Paid

     House Republicans: held their retreat at Trump National Doral, paying a Trump business.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is party money going to Trump's own property (Washington Post).

     Details and sources

     The Washington Post reported a House Republican retreat was held at Trump National Doral.

     Washington Post ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
247. Regulatory favorsJan 2025Reported

     Trump fired NLRB chair whose agency filed a complaint against SpaceX #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Elon Musk and SpaceX: faced a complaint from the NLRB, whose chair oversaw the case.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump fired the NLRB chair, per House Judiciary Democrats, who say it was illegal.

     Details and sources

     The House Judiciary Democrats' fact sheet says Trump illegally fired the NLRB chair, whose agency had filed a complaint against SpaceX.

     House Judiciary Committee Democrats ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
248. Regulatory favorsJan 2025Reported

     FAA administrator pressured to resign after agency fined SpaceX, Warren says #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Elon Musk and SpaceX: fined by the FAA, whose administrator oversaw the fine.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The FAA Administrator was pressured to resign, per Warren, who pressed Musk on his role.

     Details and sources

     Warren says the FAA Administrator, whose agency fined SpaceX, was pressured to resign; she pressed Musk on his role.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
249. Regulatory favors2025Reported

     Thiel donated millions to Trump allies; Palantir got $1.3B+ in contracts #

     What they gave Paid

     Peter Thiel: millions in donations to Trump and allied campaigns.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Palantir was awarded over $1.3B in federal contracts since the inauguration, per Senate Democrats.

     Details and sources

     Peter Thiel donated millions to Trump and allied campaigns. Senate Democrats say Palantir has been awarded over $1.3 billion in federal contracts since the inauguration.

     • ~$1.3B contract $1.3B+ federal contracts since inauguration

     Senate Democrats report ↗
250. Regulatory favors2025Reported

     Oil donors asked to raise $1B, reportedly promised a deal; offshore wind cut #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Oil donors: asked to help raise $1B for Trump's campaign, reportedly for 'a great deal'.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Offshore wind projects were cancelled at a cost of nearly $3B taxpayer money, with fossil fuels backed.

     Details and sources

     Trump reportedly promised oil donors 'a great deal' if they helped raise $1 billion for his campaign. Senate Democrats say he has since spent nearly $3 billion in taxpayer money to cancel in-progress offshore wind projects while backing fossil fuels.

     • $1B donation $1B fundraising ask to oil donors
     • ~$3B cost to-taxpayers ~$3B spent cancelling offshore wind

     Senate Democrats report ↗
251. Gifts2025Reported

     Swiss executives gave Trump $130K gold bar and Rolex; tariffs fell 39% to 15% #

     What they gave Paid

     Swiss business leaders: a $130,000 gold bar and a Rolex desktop clock for Trump.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Swiss tariffs fell from 39% to 15% ten days later; Swiss lawmakers sought a probe of the gifts.

     Details and sources

     Axios reported Swiss business leaders gave Trump a 1-kilogram gold bar worth $130,000 and a Rolex desktop clock; Swiss tariffs fell from 39% to 15% ten days later. Reuters reported Swiss lawmakers sought a probe into whether the gifts breached the law.

     • $130K gift $130,000 gold bar

     Axios ↗Reuters ↗
252. Inner circle2025Reported

     Musk spent ~$300M backing Trump in 2024 and was made DOGE head #

     What they gave Paid

     Elon Musk: almost $300M backing Trump in 2024, mostly through America PAC.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Musk was made DOGE head; cited favors include FAA decisions on Starlink and White House pressure on GSA to use xAI's Grok.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Musk spent almost $300 million backing Trump in 2024, mostly via America PAC, then as DOGE head and special government employee benefited his own companies. It cites FAA decisions on Starlink, officials urging foreign deals for Starlink during tariff talks, White House pressure on GSA to contract with xAI's Grok, and Trump and Lutnick promoting Tesla stock.

     • ~$300M donation Almost $300M to support Trump's 2024 candidacy
     • ~$250M donation $250M+ election spending

     CNN ↗CBS News ↗Washington Post ↗Wired ↗New York Times ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSenate Democrats report ↗
253. Donations2025Public record

     Andreessen and Horowitz gave $12M to MAGA Inc.; SEC dropped Coinbase case #

     What they gave Paid

     Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz: $12M combined to MAGA Inc. across 2025 and March 2026.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     SEC dropped its Coinbase case; a16z-linked people got posts incl. OPM director nominee and PCAST.

     Details and sources

     Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz gave a combined $12 million to MAGA Inc. across 2025 and March 2026. The tracker notes the SEC dropped its case against Coinbase, an a16z investment, and that several a16z partners or employees, and Andreessen himself, received administration posts.

     • $6M donation $6M combined to MAGA Inc., early 2025
     • $6M donation $6M additional to MAGA Inc., March 2026

     FEC ↗Fortune ↗The Hill ↗CNBC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
254. Family business2025Reported

     Amazon struck a deal to stream The Apprentice, which Warren says pays Trump #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Amazon: a deal to stream Trump's old show The Apprentice, which Warren says means more money for Trump.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Warren notes Amazon seeks tax breaks and federal benefits; no government action is reported.

     Details and sources

     Yahoo reported Amazon struck a deal to stream Trump's old show The Apprentice, which Warren says means more money for Trump while Amazon seeks tax breaks and federal benefits.

     Yahoo Entertainment ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
255. Donations2025Alleged

     Pharma gave millions to Trump inauguration; Warren says CMS undercut drug talks #

     What they gave Paid

     Pharmaceutical companies: millions of dollars to Trump's inauguration, per Warren.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Warren alleges the administration (CMS) began undermining Medicare's ability to negotiate drug prices afterward.

     Details and sources

     Warren says the administration began undermining Medicare's ability to negotiate drug prices after pharmaceutical companies gave millions to Trump's inauguration.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
256. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump administration hired Defense Secretary Hegseth's brother for key DHS job #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: a key DHS job for Defense Secretary Hegseth's younger brother, Phil Hegseth.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The record covers only the hiring; no payment or return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     AP reported the administration hired Defense Secretary Hegseth's younger brother for a key role at DHS.

     Associated Press ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
257. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump named Dr. Oz, tied to Medicare Advantage insurers, to lead CMS #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: appointed Mehmet Oz to lead CMS; Warren says he has close ties to Medicare Advantage insurers.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that Oz now leads the agency that sets the insurers' payment rates; no specific favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Mehmet Oz has close ties to Medicare Advantage insurers and was appointed to lead CMS, which sets their payment rates; she cited her letter to Oz.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
258. Inner circle2025Public record

     Trump named Pam Bondi, ex-lobbyist for a detention contractor, to lead DOJ #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: appointed Pam Bondi to lead DOJ; she formerly lobbied for a federal detention contractor.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the past lobbying tie; no DOJ action for the contractor is reported.

     Details and sources

     Public Citizen noted Pam Bondi, appointed to lead DOJ, formerly lobbied for a federal detention contractor.

     Public Citizen ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
259. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump named Marty Makary, ex-weight-loss drug executive, to lead the FDA #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: appointed Marty Makary to lead the FDA; he was an executive at a weight-loss drug company.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that the FDA regulates his former company's products; Warren wrote to him about ethics commitments.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Marty Makary, appointed to lead the FDA, was an executive at a company selling weight-loss drugs that the FDA would regulate; she wrote to him about his ethics commitments.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
260. Inner circle2025Public record

     Trump named Sean Duffy, a past airline lobbyist, Transportation Secretary #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: appointed Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary; he previously lobbied for the airline industry.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is his past airline lobbying; no specific favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     Accountable.US reported Sean Duffy, appointed Transportation Secretary, previously lobbied for the airline industry.

     Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
261. Inner circle2025Reported

     Hegseth's wife holds defense stocks while he leads the Pentagon #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Defense contractors: stock held by Pete Hegseth's wife while he leads the Pentagon.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the conflict; Warren pushed for his wife to sell the shares, and no contractor favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     The Hill reported Warren pushed for Pete Hegseth's wife to divest from large defense company stocks as he leads the Pentagon.

     The Hill ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
262. Inner circle2025Public record

     Oil companies paid Doug Burgum land leases; he now leads Interior #

     What they gave Paid

     Oil companies: lease payments to Doug Burgum for his land, per Accountable.US.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is that Burgum, now leading Interior, earned money from oil companies; no specific favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     Accountable.US said Doug Burgum, tapped to lead Interior, made money leasing land to oil companies.

     Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
263. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump nominated a former Big Oil lobbyist to run the ocean energy bureau #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Oil industry: a former Big Oil lobbyist, nominated by Trump to run the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Warren says Trump nominated the lobbyist to lead BOEM, the regulator of offshore energy; no specific BOEM action is reported.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Trump nominated a Big Oil lobbyist to run the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
264. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump named a Medicare privatization lobbyist to OMB health budget work #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: OMB health budget job for an appointee who lobbied to privatize Medicare.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the appointee's lobbying background; no specific budget decision is reported.

     Details and sources

     Common Dreams reported an appointee who lobbied to privatize Medicare was named to lead healthcare budget work at OMB.

     Common Dreams ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
265. Inner circle2025Reported

     Homeland security clients paid tens of millions to the border czar's firm #

     What they gave Paid

     Homeland security clients: tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts to a firm led by the border czar.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Reported contracts went to the firm; no favor from the czar's government role is reported.

     Details and sources

     Accountable.US reported the border czar led a firm that got tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts for homeland security clients.

     • ~$10M contract Tens of millions in federal contracts

     Accountable.US ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
266. Inner circle2025Alleged

     Warren says Bessent's Treasury is gutting IRS audits of wealthy taxpayers #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Wealthy taxpayers (Treasury Secretary Bessent is one): would benefit from a weaker IRS.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Warren alleges Treasury under Bessent is gutting the IRS so it cannot audit wealthy tax cheats.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Treasury Secretary Bessent, a wealthy individual, is gutting the IRS so it cannot audit rich tax cheats.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
267. Foreign2025Reported

     Witkoff runs his real estate firm as envoy; Warren says he eyes Gaza projects #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Steve Witkoff's real estate firm: run by him while he serves as Special Envoy to the Middle East.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Warren says he wants to develop real estate in Gaza; no deal or State Department action is reported.

     Details and sources

     The Wall Street Journal reported the Special Envoy to the Middle East is running his own real estate firm, and Warren says he wants to develop real estate in Gaza.

     Wall Street Journal ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
268. Foreign2025Reported

     Cayman holding company with China ties paid Kash Patel millions, Wired reports #

     What they gave Paid

     A Cayman Islands holding company with ties to China: millions of dollars to Kash Patel, per Wired.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. The record reports only the payments to Patel, who leads the FBI; no return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     Wired reported Kash Patel received millions from a Cayman Islands holding company with ties to China.

     Wired ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
269. Donations2025Reported

     Intuit gave $1M to inauguration; administration cancelled IRS Direct File #

     What they gave Paid

     Intuit: $1M to Trump's inauguration, per Warren's X post.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     The administration decided to cancel the IRS Direct File program, which Warren says benefits Intuit.

     Details and sources

     Warren says the administration decided to cancel the IRS Direct File program, benefiting Intuit, which gave $1 million to Trump's inauguration (source is an X post).

     • $1M donation $1M to Trump inauguration

     X post ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
270. Family business2025Reported

     CREW tracked dozens of officials hosted at Trump properties like Mar-a-Lago #

     What they gave Paid

     Foreign, federal and state officials: stays and events at Trump's properties, tracked by CREW.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Warren says the visits enrich Trump; no return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     CREW tracked dozens of foreign, federal and state officials hosted at Trump's properties, which Warren says enriches Trump.

     CREW ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
271. Foreign2025Reported

     Trump Org is developing new properties in Saudi Arabia and the UAE #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     Foreign developers and governments: new Trump-branded properties in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. CREW documents the Trump Organization's continued overseas development; no return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     CREW's tracker documents continued development of new Trump properties overseas, including in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

     CREW ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
272. Regulatory favors2025Reported

     Trump fired EEOC leaders who were investigating and suing Tesla #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: removed EEOC leaders who were investigating and suing Tesla.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Elon Musk and Tesla: the EEOC pressure on Tesla ended when Trump fired those leaders, per the LA Times.

     Details and sources

     The Los Angeles Times reported Trump fired EEOC leaders who were investigating and suing Tesla.

     Los Angeles Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
273. Regulatory favors2025Reported

     Labor Dept halted contractor bias cases, gutting office probing Tesla and SpaceX #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: Labor Department halted contractor discrimination cases, gutting the office probing Tesla and SpaceX.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX: the Labor Department office investigating them was gutted, per Bloomberg Law.

     Details and sources

     Bloomberg Law reported the Labor Department halted federal contractor discrimination cases, gutting the office investigating Tesla and SpaceX.

     Bloomberg Law ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
274. Regulatory favors2025Reported

     Administration targeted NHTSA staff who had pressed Tesla, FT reports #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump administration: targeted NHTSA staff who were a reported thorn in Tesla's side.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Elon Musk and Tesla: NHTSA staff who had pressured Tesla were targeted, per the Financial Times.

     Details and sources

     The Financial Times reported the administration targeted NHTSA staff who were a reported thorn in Tesla's side.

     Financial Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
275. Inner circle2025Reported

     X executives reportedly told ad firm to boost spending or Musk could hit merger #

     What they gave Pledged or alleged

     An advertising firm: told by X executives to increase ad revenue, with a threat that Musk could interfere with a pending merger.

     →

     What they got Sought

     Elon Musk's X sought more ad revenue by leaning on Musk's government role; no completed outcome is reported.

     Details and sources

     Warren and Sen. Booker raised alarm over reports that X executives told an advertising firm to increase ad revenue, threatening Musk could interfere with a pending merger.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
276. Inner circle2025Reported

     Trump let Musk join Air Force secretary interview while SpaceX held contracts #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump: let Elon Musk join his interview of the Air Force secretary nominee while SpaceX held billions in Air Force contracts.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Musk had input on the Air Force secretary pick, per Warren; no resulting contract or action is reported.

     Details and sources

     Warren says Musk was permitted to join Trump's interview of the Air Force secretary nominee while SpaceX held billions in Air Force contracts.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
277. Inner circle2025Reported

     NTSB allowed to share plane crash news only on Musk's X #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     NTSB: allowed to share news on the Washington and Philadelphia plane crashes only on Musk-owned X.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Elon Musk's X became the exclusive channel for NTSB crash news, per Warren.

     Details and sources

     Warren says the NTSB was permitted to share news on the Washington and Philadelphia plane crashes only on Musk-owned X.

     Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
278. Pardons2025Reported

     Schwartz paid Burkman and Wohl $960K for pardon lobbying, then got clemency #

     What they gave Paid

     Joseph Schwartz: $960,000 to Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl to lobby for his pardon.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Schwartz, unhappy with them, hired lobbyist Josh Nass and received clemency on November 14, 2025.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported that Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl accepted $960,000 to lobby for a pardon for Joseph Schwartz. Schwartz was later reported to be unhappy with their efforts and hired lobbyist Josh Nass; he received clemency on November 14, 2025.

     • $960K fee Paid to Burkman and Wohl

     New York Times ↗Washington Post ↗
279. Pardons2025Public record

     Trump pardoned or commuted several high-level drug traffickers #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump (DOJ): pardons or commutations for multiple high-level drug traffickers, per NPR and the Washington Post.

     →

     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. No payments or donors are reported; the concern is the contrast with Trump's tough-on-drugs justification for boat strikes.

     Details and sources

     NPR and the Washington Post reported that multiple high-level drug traffickers received pardons or commutations, in contrast with Trump's tough-on-drugs justification for military strikes on alleged drug boats.

     NPR ↗Washington Post ↗
280. Inner circleDec 2024Public record

     Isaacman gave $2M to inaugural fund; Trump named him NASA pick a week later #

     What they gave Paid

     Jared Isaacman: $2M to Trump's inaugural fund (Dec 2024), $1M to MAGA Inc. (2025) and another $1M in June 2026.

     →

     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced him for NASA a week after the $2M gift, withdrew it in May 2025, and renominated him in Nov 2025 after the $1M.

     Details and sources

     CLC notes Trump announced Isaacman for NASA in Dec 2024, a week after a $2 million inaugural fund donation. Trump withdrew the nomination in May 2025, citing Isaacman's past Democratic giving, then renominated him in Nov 2025 after Isaacman gave $1M to MAGA Inc.; he gave another $1M in June 2026.

     • $2M donation $2M to Trump inaugural fund (Dec 2024)
     • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (before Nov 2025 renomination)
     • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (June 2026)

     NPR ↗Space.com ↗NPR ↗Politico Europe ↗FEC ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
281. Inner circleDec 2024Public record

     Loeffler gave nearly $6M to Trump PACs; Trump named her SBA nominee #

     What they gave Paid

     Kelly Loeffler: nearly $6M to Trump-affiliated PACs, including $2.5M to MAGA Inc. in June 2025.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced her as nominee for Small Business Administration head in Dec 2024.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Loeffler gave $2.5M to MAGA Inc. in June 2025, nearly $2M to Make America Great Again Inc. and over $924,000 to Trump 47 in 2024, plus earlier gifts, totaling nearly $6M to Trump-affiliated PACs. Trump announced her as SBA nominee in Dec 2024.

     • $2.5M donation $2.5M to MAGA Inc. (June 2025)
     • ~$2M donation Nearly $2M to Make America Great Again Inc. (2024)
     • $924K donation Over $924K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $280K donation $280K to Make America Great Again Action (2021)
     • $290K donation Over $290K to Trump Victory (2020)
     • ~$6M donation Nearly $6M total to Trump-affiliated PACs

     FEC ↗FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
282. Inner circleDec 2024Reported

     Sacks gave $800K and raised $12M+, became AI czar and got conflict waivers #

     What they gave Paid

     David Sacks and wife: $800K to Trump 47, a $12M+ fundraiser, and $1M to MAGA Inc. via their PAC (June 2026).

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     What they got Delivered

     Sacks became AI and crypto czar with conflict waivers; Trump signed a softened AI order he blessed the day the PAC gave $1M.

     Details and sources

     CLC says Sacks hosted a June 2024 fundraiser estimated to raise over $12M and gave $800,000 to Trump 47 with his wife. As AI and crypto czar he got conflict waivers and shaped AI and crypto policy; in June 2026 Trump signed a softened AI review order he blessed, and the same day a PAC funded by the Sackses gave $1M to MAGA Inc.

     • ~$12M donation Fundraiser estimated to raise over $12M (June 2024)
     • $800K donation $800K to Trump 47 Committee (May-Sept 2024)
     • $1M donation $1M from Purple Good Government PAC to MAGA Inc. (June 2, 2026)
     • ~$200M other Crypto holdings sold before taking job

     New York Times ↗Reuters ↗NPR ↗New York Times ↗Politico ↗New York Times ↗FEC ↗CNBC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
283. Inner circleDec 2024Public record

     Warren Stephens gave $4M to inaugural fund; Trump named him UK ambassador #

     What they gave Paid

     Warren Stephens: $4M to the inaugural fund and $1M to MAGA Inc. (Dec 2024), plus $1M more and $3M in 2024 to pro-Trump groups.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced Stephens as UK ambassador the same day as the Dec 2024 gifts; he was appointed Ambassador to the UK.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports Stephens gave $4M to the inaugural fund and $1M to MAGA Inc. in Dec 2024, the same day Trump announced him as UK ambassador pick, plus another $1M to MAGA Inc. in Feb 2025 and $3M to Make America Great Again Inc. in mid-2024.

     • $4M donation $4M to inaugural fund (Dec 2024)
     • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (Dec 2024)
     • $1M donation $1M to MAGA Inc. (Feb 2025)
     • $3M donation $3M to Make America Great Again Inc. (July-Oct 2024)

     FEC ↗FEC ↗BBC ↗CNBC ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
284. Inner circleDec 2024Public record

     Tom Barrack gave $1M+ to Trump groups; Trump named him ambassador to Turkey #

     What they gave Paid

     Tom Barrack: over $875K to Trump Victory (2016, 2020) and over $168K to Trump 47 (2024).

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced Barrack as ambassador to Turkey in Dec 2024.

     Details and sources

     CLC says private equity executive Tom Barrack gave over $875,000 to Trump Victory in 2016 and 2020 and over $168,000 to Trump 47 in 2024. Trump announced him for ambassador to Turkey in Dec 2024.

     • ~$875K donation Over $875K to Trump Victory (2016 and 2020)
     • ~$168K donation Over $168K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)

     FEC ↗Politico ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
285. DonationsDec 2024Reported

     ABC paid $15M to Trump library plus $1M fees to settle his defamation suit #

     What they gave Paid

     ABC (Disney): $15M to Trump's presidential library fund plus $1M in legal fees to settle his defamation suit.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump's suit was settled. CLC says it was reportedly meant to win Trump's favor and head off adverse official action; none is reported.

     Details and sources

     ABC agreed to pay $15M to Trump's presidential library fund plus $1M in legal fees to settle his defamation suit. CLC says the settlement was reportedly meant to gain Trump's favor and forestall adverse official action, and notes library funds face little oversight.

     • $15M other $15M to Trump's presidential library fund
     • $1M fee $1M in Trump's legal fees

     New York Times ↗Associated Press ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
286. Family businessDec 2024Reported

     Amazon paid $40M for Melania documentary and gave $1M+ to inaugural fund #

     What they gave Paid

     Amazon and Jeff Bezos: $40M for a Melania Trump documentary, $1M plus ~$900K in-kind to the inaugural fund, and ballroom gifts.

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     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. CLC cites access and policy influence; AWS earned over $500M in federal contracts over three years.

     Details and sources

     After a Dec. 2024 Bezos dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Amazon agreed to pay $40M for a Melania Trump documentary (she is set to earn over $28M) and spent $35M marketing it. Amazon also gave $1M plus nearly $900K in-kind to the inaugural fund and donated to the ballroom; AWS earned over $500M in federal contracts in three years.

     • $40M fee $40M license fee for Melania Trump documentary
     • ~$28M fee Melania Trump's expected earnings from deal
     • $35M other Amazon marketing spend on film
     • $1M donation $1M to inaugural fund
     • ~$900K donation Nearly $900K in-kind digital services to inaugural fund
     • ~$500M contract AWS federal contracts over three years

     New York Times ↗Rolling Stone ↗Reuters ↗Vanity Fair ↗CNN ↗X post ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
287. Family businessDec 2024Public record

     Trump named Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump Jr.'s partner, ambassador to Greece #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump: named Kimberly Guilfoyle, longtime partner of Donald Trump Jr., as Ambassador to Greece.

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     What they got Delivered

     Guilfoyle received the State Department ambassadorship. No payment or return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     NPR reported Trump chose Kimberly Guilfoyle, a longtime partner of Donald Trump Jr., as Ambassador to Greece.

     NPR ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
288. CryptoDec 2024Public record

     Trump chose Paul Atkins, a former crypto lobbyist, to lead the SEC #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump: chose Paul Atkins, a former crypto lobbyist, to lead the SEC.

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     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is the crypto industry link; no specific SEC action is reported.

     Details and sources

     CFO Dive reported Trump chose Paul Atkins, a former crypto lobbyist, to lead the SEC.

     CFO Dive ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
289. Inner circleDec 2024Reported

     Feinberg's firm invested in defense contractors; he became deputy secretary #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Defense contractors: investments by Stephen Feinberg's firm, before he became deputy defense secretary.

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     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Warren says he directed the DoD to outsource as much as possible; no contractor benefit is reported.

     Details and sources

     The Guardian reported Stephen Feinberg, named deputy defense secretary, led a firm investing in defense contractors; Warren says he directed DoD to outsource as much as possible.

     The Guardian ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
290. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Linda McMahon gave $20M+ to pro-Trump PACs; Trump named her Education Secretary #

     What they gave Paid

     Linda McMahon: $20.3M to MAGA Inc., $930K to Trump 47, and earlier $15.7M to America First Action.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced her as Education secretary nominee in Nov 2024.

     Details and sources

     Per CLC, McMahon gave $20.3M to MAGA Inc. (Make America Great Again Inc.) between Nov 2023 and Sept 2024, $930,000 to Trump 47 Committee, and earlier $15.7M to America First Action. Trump announced her as Education secretary nominee in Nov 2024.

     • $20.3M donation $20.3M to Make America Great Again Inc. (Nov 2023-Sept 2024)
     • $930K donation $930K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $15.7M donation $15.7M to America First Action (2019-2020)

     FEC ↗FEC ↗NPR ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
291. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Scott Bessent gave $1.4M to Trump groups; Trump named him Treasury Secretary #

     What they gave Paid

     Scott Bessent: $1M to MAGA Inc. (Dec 2023-Feb 2024) and $400K to Trump 47 Committee (2024).

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced his intent to nominate Bessent as Treasury secretary in Nov 2024.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports Bessent gave $1 million to MAGA Inc. between Dec 2023 and Feb 2024 and $400,000 to Trump 47 Committee in 2024. Trump announced his intent to nominate him as Treasury secretary in Nov 2024.

     • $1M donation $1M to Make America Great Again Inc.
     • $400K donation $400K to Trump 47 Committee

     FEC ↗FEC ↗NPR ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
292. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Chris Wright gave $229K to Trump 47; Trump named him Energy Secretary #

     What they gave Paid

     Chris Wright: $229K to the Trump 47 Committee in July-Aug 2024.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced his intent to nominate Wright as Energy secretary in Nov 2024.

     Details and sources

     CLC says oil and gas executive Chris Wright gave $229,000 to Trump 47 Committee in July-Aug 2024. Trump announced his intent to nominate him as Energy secretary in Nov 2024.

     • $229K donation $229K to Trump 47 Committee (July-Aug 2024)

     FEC ↗NPR ↗Campaign Legal Center tracker
293. Inner circleNov 2024Public recordInvestigating

     Howard Lutnick gave $11M+ to pro-Trump PACs; Trump named him Commerce Secretary #

     What they gave Paid

     Howard Lutnick: $9M to MAGA Inc., over $400K to Trump 47 and $2M to Turnout for America in 2024.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump nominated him as Commerce secretary in Nov 2024. CLC filed an ethics complaint in March 2025 over his Tesla stock remarks.

     Details and sources

     CLC reports Lutnick gave $9M to Make America Great Again Inc., over $400,000 to Trump 47, and $2M to Turnout for America in 2024. Trump nominated him as Commerce secretary in Nov 2024; CLC filed an Office of Congressional Ethics complaint in March 2025 after he urged Fox News viewers to buy Tesla stock.

     • $9M donation $9M to Make America Great Again Inc. (Dec 2023-Oct 2024)
     • ~$400K donation Over $400K to Trump 47 Committee (2024)
     • $2M donation $2M to Turnout for America (Oct 2024)

     FEC ↗FEC ↗New York Times ↗NPR ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
294. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Charles Kushner gave $2M in 2024; Trump named him ambassador to France #

     What they gave Paid

     Charles Kushner: $2M to MAGA Inc. and Trump 47 in 2024.

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     What they got Delivered

     Trump announced him as ambassador to France and Monaco in Nov 2024; Trump had pardoned him in Dec 2020.

     Details and sources

     CLC notes Kushner, who pleaded guilty in 2004 to tax evasion, witness retaliation and false FEC statements and was pardoned by Trump in Dec 2020, gave $2M to MAGA-aligned committees in 2024. Trump announced him for ambassador to France and Monaco in Nov 2024.

     • $2M donation $2M to Make America Great Again Inc. and Trump 47 Committee (2024)

     FEC ↗New York Times ↗NPR ↗The Guardian ↗Campaign Legal Center trackerSen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
295. Family businessNov 2024Public record

     Trump named Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Middle East adviser #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Trump: chose Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, as a Middle East adviser.

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     What they got Delivered

     Boulos received a government advisory role. No payment or return favor is reported.

     Details and sources

     The New York Times reported Trump selected Massad Boulos, father-in-law of Tiffany Trump, as an adviser on the Middle East.

     New York Times ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
296. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Trump appointed an oil and gas executive to lead the Energy Department #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Oil and gas industry: one of its executives appointed by Trump to lead the Department of Energy.

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     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Concern is an industry executive running the agency; no specific action is reported.

     Details and sources

     AP reported Trump appointed an oil and gas executive to lead the Department of Energy.

     Associated Press ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗
297. Inner circleNov 2024Public record

     Susie Wiles lobbied for tobacco and mining clients before becoming Trump aide #

     What they gave No payer recorded

     Tobacco and mining clients: lobbying work by Susie Wiles before she became Trump's chief of staff.

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     What they got Not recorded

     Not recorded. Public Citizen documents her past lobbying; no White House action for the clients is reported.

     Details and sources

     Public Citizen documented that Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, was a major lobbyist for clients including tobacco and mining companies.

     Public Citizen ↗Sen. Elizabeth Warren floor speech ↗