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April 22, 2025
Trackers Help the Public Follow DOGE’s Chaos
The Revolving Door Project (RDP) is trying to help make sense of DOGE’s chaos by making tangible the harm that the Trump administration is doing. RDP is providing a range of resources for the media and the public. RDP is regularly updating resources that track public health crises and the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders as well as profiles of DOGE personnel.
April 21, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Stephen Schwarzman
Stephen Schwarzman: Advisor on appointees and Economic advisor during Trump 1.0. Net Worth: $38.2 Billion
April 21, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Harold Hamm
Harold Hamm: founder and Chairman of oil and gas company Continental Resources. Campaign Donor.
Net worth: 16 Billion
April 11, 2025 | Watchdog Weekly
Newsletter Corruption CalendarDepartment of JusticeDOGEDoug BurgumElon MuskEthics in GovernmentScott BessentTrump 2.0
Corruption Calendar Week 12: Ethics Be Damned
This week’s stories show that from the Justice Department to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Trump admin is simultaneously eroding, side-stepping, and outright defying the checks and balances that distinguish a government that is accountable to the public from one that exists simply to enrich the elite.
April 09, 2025 | Revolving Door Project Newsletter
Trump’s FAA Nominee Led Republic Airways In Fighting Unions, Safety Regulations
FAA nominee Bryan Bedford’s revolving door path creates a shocking conflict of interest.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Elon Musk
Elon Musk, one of the richest men in the world, bought his way into Trump world and now leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has illegally taken over the federal government, firing federal employees and canceling grants with little to no regard of any of the reprecussions.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Howard Lutnick
Trump’s wealthy Commerce Secretary is almost as deeply entrenched in the saga that was Jeffrey Epstein as President Trump
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: David Sacks
David Sacks, Trump administration cryptocurrency and AI czar. Net worth: over $1 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Kelly Loeffler
Trump 2.0 Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is a mega donor who bought her way into politics.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Peter Thiel
Peter Thiel, businessman and Republican mega-donor. Net worth: $28.9 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Mark Zuckerberg
CEO of Meta and Trump donor Mark Zuckerberg. Net worth: $205.3 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Leandro Rizzuto Jr.
Leandro Rizzuto Jr., nominee for Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Net worth: $3.5 billion
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Linda McMahon
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is a mega donor and conservative activist with no real experience in Education, but spent her career as a CEO in scandal after scandal.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein
Republican mega donors Dick and Liz Uihlein have spent years donating millions to conservatives and conservative causes.
April 08, 2025
Oligarchs and the Trump Admin: Tom Barrack
Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack. Net worth: $1 billion