Citizens for Ethics recap of Trump’s corrupt administration

Donald Trump announced last night that he’s running for president in 2024. Here’s a look back at some of the lowlights from his last term in office—the most corrupt this country has ever seen.🧵
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) November 16, 2022

Pending investigations of Trump

I hope DOJ does something soon.

Tracking former President Donald Trump's ongoing investigations, civil suits and countersuits https://t.co/yRGLqQXtW0
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 21, 2022

Donald Trump faces at least eight ongoing criminal and civil proceedings, increasing the prospect of becoming the first former U.S. president to face indictment after leaving office. https://t.co/ftVPAnfD71
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) September 23, 2022

Trump is squarely in the crosshairs of at least three grand jury investigations that have been very active over the last half year.

There are 52 other criminal offenses he’s been credibly accused of committing.

That is a stunning record.
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) October 22, 2022

Lost in all the other legal news but Trump was deposed earlier this month in a fraud case involving a pyramid scheme (h/t @harrylitman). I wrote a backgrounder/explainer on that case a couple of years ago, with quotes from @Popehat and @profdaf ICYMI https://t.co/34ztBqF0dp
— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) October 22, 2022

Never before has a former president faced an array of investigations as extensive as Donald Trump has. The story of how he got to this point is both historically unique and eminently predictable. Here is a breakdown of where the investigations stand. https://t.co/crZ8lIcdTe
— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 19, 2022

'Who does he think he is?': Legal analysts predict Trump's video deposition in Bronx trial will infuriate jurors

"There’s no limit in the Bronx. They love to give money to the people. Donald Trump … is not loved in the Bronx.”https://t.co/mw5ZMevaQk
— Raw Story (@RawStory) October 30, 2022

Indict Trump if he’s guilty. Don’t worry about what his cult thinks.

If Trump is guilty (which I believe he is), he should be indicted.

I am not worried about dividing the country. We’re already there.

I am not worried about what they would do to Biden if they win the House. They would do it anyway even if Trump wasn’t indicted. I haven’t forgotten the impeachment of Bill Clinton (which was excessive for what he did) or the “Lock Her Up” chants. They have shown they don’t care about polarizing the country by their past actions.

I don’t expect the Trump cult to revert back to normal if Trump isn’t indicted. Trump will still be angry. They’ll still be angry. Trump escaped indictment for obstructing the Russia probe and he’s still angry.

It sets a terrible precedent if he isn’t indicted if it’s appropriate – nobody is above the law.

Totally disagree. Do you think Republicans would ever pardon a Democratic president? They wanted to lock Hillary Clinton up, impeached Bill Clinton, and will inpeach Biden if they take the house. If Trump is guilty, he should pay the price.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) August 22, 2022

Republicans don’t care about dividing the country – for example, how they handled the Garland SC nomination and the insurrection. Their Supreme Court majority didn’t care when they overturned Roe.
— Harris Levy (@HarrisL585) August 22, 2022

There’s an article making the rounds today saying the only way to deal with trump is to let him off scot-free or else republicans will be angry and violent.

What a load of bull. If we fail to hold trump accountable *that’s* what will invite republican violence and fascism.
— Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@BillPascrell) August 22, 2022

Trump and his movement cannot be permitted to set the price of social peace — and preservation of the rule of law itself — at a grant of absolute impunity for Trump. https://t.co/Czu91izJ6b https://t.co/aRoCFT2YHi
— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) August 22, 2022

Trump’s abuse of the presidential seal

He has no respect for laws. What a grifter. Will anyone hold him accountable?

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Trump's Saudi Golf Tourney-Hosting Resort After Presidential Seal Spotted on Course https://t.co/ofjxTPUG5z
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) July 29, 2022

Donald Trump has plastered the presidential seal across his New Jersey golf club as he controversially plays host to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament–despite watchdog complaints about the one-time president exploiting the image for commercial purposes.https://t.co/pX6fP5qYQz
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) July 29, 2022

Trump’s unlawful use of the presidential seal is a federal crime (18 U.S. Code § 713) and par for the course for him. But perhaps the Saudis are paying for it? https://t.co/lMKUJZEGyw
— Richard Stengel (@stengel) July 29, 2022

You'll have to excuse us, but this feels a little like deja vu, considering we filed a complaint about this same exact issue in 2018. The Trump Organization knows it cannot use the presidential seal for commercial reasons and yet here we are again. https://t.co/jdba4F9IAN
— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) August 7, 2021

Trump’s approval rating hasn’t dropped much – I don’t understand that

I can’t believe it hasn’t dropped now that we know more about his coup attempt.

An updating average of Americans' favorability of former President Trump: https://t.co/GqzfrUlU5U
— FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) July 22, 2022

Trump’s history of intimidating witnesses

Former President Donald Trump has a history of using his position to threaten, discredit or cajole potential witnesses. Here's a breakdown of a dozen examples dating back to special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation and his first impeachment: https://t.co/w9eVF3NHqh
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 1, 2022

I think @danielsgoldman has this exactly right. The Trump Cult is embedded in a #TrumpCriminalEnterprise that is built on greed, grift, graft, and whatever violence must be threatened or even deployed in order to seize and hold onto power. RICO charges fit like a glove. https://t.co/s8RuuVCxv1
— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) July 1, 2022

I don’t know why 41.9% have a favorable view of Trump

Unreal after all of the terrible things he has done and said.

Currently, 41.9% of Americans have a favorable opinion of former President Trump, while 53.5% have an unfavorable opinion of him. https://t.co/wUpZG0PllO pic.twitter.com/9NrPBm5Zfm
— FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) June 9, 2022

David Porter and the Isaac Hayes Estate don’t want Trump to use their music

They’re just the latest of many. Trump has ignored past requests.

The ex-president spoke to the NRA mere days after the Uvalde massacre—and then did a wiggle dance on-stage to a Hayes-penned classic https://t.co/CfY24gjk97
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 29, 2022

Someone shared with me Donald Trump used the song “Hold On I’m Coming” for a speaking appearance of his. Hell to the No! I did Not and would NOT approve of them using the song for any of his purposes! I also know Isaac’s estate wouldn’t approve as well! #Memphis #Music #Grammy
— David Porter (@davidportersoul) May 29, 2022

The estate and family of Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve and would NEVER approve the use of “Hold on I’m coming’” by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at this weekends @NRA convention.

Our condolences go out to the victims and families of #Uvalde and mass shooting victims everywhere.
— Isaac Hayes (@isaachayes) May 28, 2022