Lisa Gilbert
@lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
Co-President of @Public_Citizen. Olivia's mom. Working on democracy, justice, financial, competition, consumer issues & more. Statements are my own opinions. (She/her)
The deal handing Warner Bros. Discovery to Ellison is BAD for film, independent journalism & our democracy This battle may be over but our fight is not @democracydefendersaction.org & partners in the #BlockTheMerger Coalition will be watching the Ellisons, & you'll be hearing from us👇 -TN
Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
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This Constitution Day, we're taking a stand against Trump's assault on the rule of law. Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down the risks to our democracy, our safety, and our fundamental rights and freedoms.
Public Citizen made a video game! h/t the great @zacheverson.com Play through and see Trump's crypto corruption in action
Zach Everson@zacheverson.com · last wk.New: Trump called crypto "thin air." Last year, he reported $1.4 billion in income from it. Buyers of his crypto? They're an estimated $4.7 billion underwater. I made an 8-bit game out of it— 📈 Play as Trump: you cannot lose money. 📉 Play as an investor: you cannot win.
“I found out that nobody cared, and I’m allowed to.” — Trump, on profiting off the presidency, 1/8/26 The American people:
BREAKING: Latino community is rising up against the Paramount-Warners merger because it will kill jobs & content for Latinos--& all Americans Kudos @lulacorg.bsky.social & Juan Proano for standing with AG Bonta & 11 other AGs demanding structural remedies @megjames.bsky.social @latimes.com scoop👇
Prominent Latino group blasts Paramount-Warner merger
The group urged California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to continue his fight to block David Ellison's $111-billion deal, saying it would have a "devastating and unacceptable impact on Latinos."
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www.yahoo.com/news/politic... There is no “defense,” Trump uses vote by mail because it is safe, effective, and secure. He doesn’t want others to use it to suppress the vote. #straightforward “White House defends Trump's ability to vote by mail”
White House defends Trump's ability to vote by mail
By Bo Erickson and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday defended U.S.
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Check out our new @publiccitizen.bsky.social report! apnews.com/article/trum... dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents.
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Trump’s profiteering from the presidency in his second term has become so massive that it makes the corruption of his first term look quaint. “As profiteering becomes the norm, it’s harder to explain why it’s outrageous,” says Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen. @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
The Watchdogs Are Barking Themselves Hoarse
The scandals of the president’s first term now seem quaint.
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The Washington Trump Wants to Leave Behind fightcorporatepower.substack.com/p/the-washin... Check out my new substack piece with my fantastic co-President Rob Weissman
The Washington Trump Wants to Leave Behind
The fireworks have faded, and while the polluting dust may still be lingering in the air, America has officially marked its 250th birthday.
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As Blanche moves to the floor, Senators must stand up. 'Insane Corruption': GOP Senators Ripped for Deal to Confirm Trump Lackey Todd Blanche www.commondreams.org/news/todd-bl...
'Insane Corruption': GOP Senators Ripped for Deal to Confirm Trump Lackey Todd Blanche | Common Dreams
Democratic lawmakers express disgust as two Republican senators strike a deal to confirm Todd Blanche as US attorney general, despite concerns over a $1.8 billion slush fund and tax immunity for Trump...
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Blumenthal on Blanche's "walk back" of Trump's slush fund: "Commentators have talked about 'loop holes.' There are no loop holes here. This document itself is a sham ... tomorrow Donald Trump's counsel can go to court and seek to establish that thug fund if he chooses to do so."
This is the Judiciary committee. We are supposed to be checking and balancing this nation. We are surrendering our integrity. @CoryBooker #blockblanche A known tax cheat will now have tax immunity. We should have stood in the way. www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-ac...
Executive Business Meeting | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Executive Business Meeting on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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“You could open a drive up window for cop-beater J6 insurrectionists at the DOJ. Nothing in this unenforceable document from Blanche prevents that from happening.” @SenWhitehouse #blockblanche
Cornyn saying that Blanche is willing to give Trump hard advice is laughable. If we’ve learned one thing through this process it is Blanche’s utter willingness to do literally anything not to cross Trump and to deliver on his agenda of revenge. #blockblanche
Documents Blanche Released to Ease Path to Confirmation Leave Loopholes www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
Blanche’s Documents Addressing Trump I.R.S. Deal Leave Loopholes
Critics say the written assurances are a political solution to a political problem, rather than a legally binding document.
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Breaking News: Prosecutors are dropping charges against an Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, saying damage was due to “botched” renovations.
Charges to Be Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
President Trump had repeatedly accused vandals of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Friday, federal prosecutors acknowledged it was “the result of flawed installation.”
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His intentions are crystal clear here: “Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Suit as Exercise in Self-Dealing” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorne...
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I think the danger for Blanche is that having all this spotlight on him raises the stakes exponentially for Collins, Husted, and Sullivan, not just on the January 6 slush fund but on Blanche’s Epstein cover-up and owning all of Trump’s. Corruption.
Sahil Kapur@sahilkapur.bsky.social · 2mo agoOn Blanche delay, Judiciary GOP spox says “Senators Cornyn and Tillis want written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding the Trump-IRS settlement. Tomorrow’s markup is postponed as work continues to secure sufficient support…” Rs have a 12-10 majority on committee.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u... Literally operationalizing the slush fund while they are on the hook to tell Republican senators that it is dead to get Blanche confirmed ... As always saying the quiet part out loud.
With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue
A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.
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Pro tip: if you’re going to send out a text blast fraudulently claiming you’re the organizer of No Kings and fraudulently soliciting donations, maybe don’t send it directly to me
How pathetic is Sen. Thom Tillis? Tillis: Because of my deep respect for the survivors, I won’t vote for Blanche unless he meets with them. The survivors: Well, we had a meeting and Blanche was totally unhelpful, dismissive, and disrespectful, Tillis: I’m good.
John Cornyn notes: Todd Blanche has refused to put on paper his claims that the Trump slush fund is dead. He adds: Trump, as plaintiff, has also not signed a document saying it is dead.
Blanche slips! 😬 KENNEDY: Are you and President Trump friends? BLANCHE: I'm his lawyer. Was his lawyer.
"I'm his lawyer" Todd Blanche says in this hearing. He corrected after to "WAS his lawyer..." but the slip...ahem TRUTH...came out first. #blockblanche
Blanche is noncommittal on the explicit point of deploying armed agents to polling places...though says he will "follow the law." Impt Q from Sen. Klobachar. #blockblanche
Great question from Senator Cornyn to Blanche--weaponization and lawfare are not legal terms. Yet they are in the absurd settlement agreement that created the slush fund. #blockblanche