Tracking The Attacks on Democracy from Within
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SINCE JANUARY 20, 2025
- 24 major attacks to weaken accountability
- 13 significant conflicts of interest & corruption issues
- 7 key attacks to undermine free & fair elections
Attacks You Should Know About
Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
Apr 1 2025
President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.
Trump signs order aimed at overhauling US elections
Mar 25 2025
Trump signs order aimed at overhauling US elections
Musk’s PAC offers $100 to Wisconsin voters in pitch against “activist judges”
Mar 20 2025
Elon Musk’s political action committee is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition expressing their opposition to “activist judges,” a cause that President Trump is pressing as judges block or delay several parts of his agenda.
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
Mar 20 2025
Despite the president’s rhetoric, fully eliminating the Department of Education would require an act of Congress. To advance most legislation in the Senate requires 60 votes, meaning seven Democrats would need to vote for it along with all Republicans.
A federal judge says the USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution
Mar 18 2025
In his ruling, Chuang wrote that “the evidence presently favors the conclusion that contrary to Defendants’ sweeping claim that Musk has acted only as an advisor, Musk made the decisions to shutdown USAID’s headquarters and website even though he lacked the authority to make that decision.”
Trump Talks Up Tesla In White House Show Of Support For Musk
Mar 11 2025
President Donald Trump sought to boost plummeting Tesla share prices Tuesday by briefly turning the White House into a showroom, announcing he was buying one of the electric cars made by close advisor Elon Musk and threatening anti-Musk protesters with “hell.”
Trump Signs Order That Seeks White House Control Over Independent Agencies
Feb 18 2025
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to give his political appointees far-reaching control over government agencies that Congress established to operate with some independence of the White House, the latest in a series of challenges the president has levied against longstanding structures of the federal government.
Major Attacks
Exposing the power grabs & corruption threatening our democracy
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⚖️ Attacks on the balance of power and attempts to weaken accountability
- 3/31/25: Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
- 3/27/25: Musk Targeted FEMA. Storm-Battered Communities Are Paying a Price
- 3/25/25: Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges
- 3/22/25: With New Decree, Trump Seeks to Cow the Legal Profession
- 3/20/25: Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
- 3/19/25: Trump fires both Democratic commissioners at FTC
- 3/18/25: Musk’s Team Evicts Officials at the nonprofit US Institute of Peace
- 3/18/25: A federal judge says the USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution
- 3/18/25: Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge, as lawsuits pile up
- 3/17/25: Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee ‘void, vacant’
- 3/14/25: Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia University
- 3/14/25: Trump Expands Attacks on Private Law Firms
- 3/11/25: Republicans Quietly Cede Power to Cancel Trump’s Tariffs, Avoiding a Tough Vote
- 3/11/25: Justice Department office that prosecutes public corruption slashed in size
- 3/26/25: Trump signs executive order attacking a law firm used by Democrats
- 2/25/25: White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump
- 2/24/25: How the Pentagon Personnel Firings Threaten Our Apolitical Military
- 2/22/25: Musk calls for impeachment after Baltimore judge blocks Trump’s DEI executive order
- 2/18/25: Trump Signs Order That Seeks White House Control Over Independent Agencies
- 2/10/25: Vice President Vance questions authority of US judges to challenge Trump
- 2/8/25: Trump says he’s naming himself chairman of the Kennedy Center, will dictate programming
- 2/7/25: Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
- 1/27/25: Trump Paralyzes Independent Rights Watchdog, Firing Members Selected by Democrats
- 1/25/25: Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general
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💰 Conflicts of interest and outright corruption
- 3/31/25: White House abruptly fires career Justice Department prosecutors in latest norm-shattering move
- 3/28/25: Nikola founder Trevor Milton may have cost investors more than half a billion dollars. Trump just pardoned him.
- 3/27/25: Nineteen Trump-branded real estate projects will be developed in foreign countries during Trump’s presidency
- 3/23/25: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event
- 3/20/25: ‘Buy Tesla’ Stock, Commerce Secretary Tells Fox Viewers
- 3/13/25: Top Trump official’s crypto ties raise red flags as the administration touts digital assets
- 3/11/25: Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Directly Into Trump Political Operation
- 3/11/25: Trump Talks Up Tesla In White House Show Of Support For Musk
- 3/3/25: Treasury ends enforcement database meant to stop shell company formation
- 3/2/25: FAA Officials Ordered Staff to Find Funding for Elon Musk’s Starlink
- 2/27/25: Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals
- 2/25/25: Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system
- 2/20/25: As Musk and Trump Gut Government, Their Ax-Cutting Agency Gets Cash Infusion
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🗽 Attacks to undermine free and fair elections
- 3/25/25: Trump Signs Order in Attempt to Vastly Reshape U.S. Elections
- 3/25/25: Critical federal election administration grant funding struggles through Congress
- 3/20/25: Musk’s PAC offers $100 to Wisconsin voters in pitch against “activist judges”
- 3/17/25: Top DC prosecutor & promoter of false 2020 voter fraud claims, forms ‘election accountability’ unit
- 3/10/25: Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections
- 2/25/25: State Election Officials Seek to Avert Deeper Cuts
- 2/7/25: Federal election commissioner says Trump is trying to improperly remove her
How Our System Should Work
Our system is supposed to be a democracy, where the people call the shots—not corrupt politicians and special interests.
- That means free and fair elections, where every vote counts, and the rule of law applies to everyone, no exceptions.
- The government should be transparent and accountable, with real checks and balances to stop corruption in its tracks.
- Freedom of speech, a free press, and the right to protest should never be up for debate.
- And no matter who’s in charge, minority rights must be protected so the system works for all of us—not just the powerful.
Right now, we’re in danger of losing our democracy. But we know from history that if just 3.5% of the population gets involved in sustained activism, we can protect democracy and demand accountable government. We’re building that movement—are you with us?
Actions You Can Take Right Now
Free Training: Want to take action & make a difference?
Apr 3 2025
Our democracy is under attack and our system of checks and balances is being dismantled. We're hearing the same thing over and over: "What can I do?"
Tell House Leaders: Fill The Office of Congressional Conduct
Mar 25 2025
The Office that investigates ethical violations by Members of Congress is empty.
Tell Your Legislator: Democracy Works When You Listen
Mar 25 2025
Hearing directly from constituents isn’t just a courtesy—it’s their job.
You could soon lose your right to vote
Feb 21 2025
Lawmakers are preparing to strip away our right to vote.
Call Congress: Defend the Republic
Feb 19 2025
URGENT: What has happened in failed democracies is happening here.
Investigate Musk's Control Over Our Government
Feb 18 2025
Elon Musk, a billionaire no one voted for, is making decisions that could impact millions of Americans—without oversight.
Should Executive Branch staff follow ethics rules?
Jan 31 2025
President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order requiring Executive Branch personnel to take an ethics pledge. 77% of Americans think it was a bad idea. Do you agree?
Break Big Money's Hold on the White House
Jan 17 2025
From billionaires to big donors, it’s clear who the priority is—and it’s not us.
End Gerrymandering
Dec 11 2024
Let's take redistricting out of the hands of the political parties and put voters in control.
End Citizens United
Dec 11 2024
Voters, not special interest groups, should determine American elections.
Tell Trump: Disclose Donors to Presidential Transition Fund
Dec 11 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is funding his transition team with “dark money.” That needs to change.
Stop the Spread of Political Corruption
Dec 11 2024
By tackling corruption at its core, we can break big money’s stranglehold on our political system and restore power to the people.