Richard Painter
Coverage of Richard Painter in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's corporate endorsements put government fingers on the scale of business
President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Dell computers and Walmart, urging Americans to purchase their products. Experts and former government officials express concerns that these actions favor specific companies, potentially distorting free enterprise and raising ethical questions about the government's role in business.
- Critics of Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ have no way to contest it yet
The Trump administration has established an 'anti-weaponization fund' worth $1.8 billion to pay political allies, but critics face significant legal barriers to challenging it in court due to the lack of clear standing to sue. Legal experts note that once payments are made, they will be extremely difficult to reverse, though potential grounds for future litigation may include constitutional emoluments clause violations or False Claims Act violations if whistleblowers emerge.