More suggestions for Democrat messaging in 2026.
The message should be kept brief and simple, based on what is public information. It is not that complicated, and should be repeated, repeated, repeated..
The issue: Nixon: It isn't illegal if the president does it. Trump: It isn't illegal if it is done in the open.
- FYI: Bribery and emoluments from foreigners are still criminal acts, whether in the open or not. Trump flaunts his greed and grift with meme coin dinner attended by foreign interests, $400 million gift of a 747 he solicited himself, and lucrative crypto deals with Middle Eastern royalty.
- GOP Congress and the judiciary are the only powers left to stop the Trump regime's corruption. The judiciary is under attack and is being bullied by Trump and his supporters.
The damage:
- Dangerous precedent: Now any future president can also make a personal profit by being president, too, if Trump gets away with it.
- Corruption does not benefit citizens' interests and concerns or their financial well-being. There is no trickle down as the greedy pocket the proceeds. Tax policy is what benefits the greedy and grifters.
- Governmental policies are not made in the interest of ordinary citizens, as policy priorities often serve the self-serving interests of those who have been bribed and those who have bribed, allowing the corrupt to fulfill their deals.
Evidence now it is happening
The big beautiful bill and DOGE are exhibit #1 of this .Environmental and consumer protections are gutted, and millions living on the margins, kids , disabled, elderly in nursing homes, lose access to health care and nutritious food., and government watchdogs over corruption are fired. They are sacrificed to governmental support of making the ultra richer even richer who use their wealth to finance electons of those who support their goals, from the Oval office to local governments and Congress.
Trump Raked in $57.3 Million From Crypto Venture, Per White House Financial Disclosures
The answer:
In 2026, at least Congress, likely the House, can be changed so that it can bolster the rule of law and expose corruption. Vote the MAGA bums out.
(Yet to be felt: inflation and consumer price increases caused by tariffs, as well as a possible recession, may eclipse any other issues in 2026, particularly this summer and fall.)
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Neguse and others anti corruption bill: from Next-Generation Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Agenda to End Corruption in Washington D.C. | Congressman Joe Neguse
The End Corruption Now legislative agenda targets conflicts of interest and would put a stop to the selling of access and influence, including banning Members of Congress from trading stocks or becoming lobbyists, and strengthening anti-corruption laws. It includes the following bills:
- The Close the Revolving Door Act, introduced by Rep. Joe Neguse, places a lifetime ban on Members of Congress from serving as lobbyists. The bill is championed in the U.S. Senate by Senator Michael Bennet. Read the bill text HERE.
- The Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution, introduced by Rep. Angie Craig, would prohibit Members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. Read the bill text HERE.
- The Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act, introduced by Rep. Seth Magaziner, effectively bans Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks by requiring them to either divest from individual stock holdings or move their investments into a qualified blind trust during their entire tenure in Congress. Read the bill text HERE.
- The No Corporate Crooks Act, introduced by Rep. Chris DeLuzio, prohibits any chief executive officers, in either the public or private sector, convicted of covered financial crimes from serving in the executive branch. Read the bill text HERE.
- The Stop Millionaires Using Service for Kickbacks (MUSK) Act, introduced by Rep. Pat Ryan, requires government employees defined as Executive Schedule (I-IV) employees, Special Government Employees, and people in the Executive Office of the President to recuse themselves from any matters affecting the financial interests of their previous employers for the four-year period. Read the bill text HERE.
- The Integrity in Government (IG) Act, introduced by Rep. Hillary Scholten, strengthens checks and balances by installing new oversight measures for the White House and its top offices and protecting independent watchdogs from political retaliation. Read the bill text HERE.
- The Closing Bribery Loopholes Act, introduced by Rep. Emilia Sykes, closes loopholes in the federal bribery statute by clarifying the definition of an “official act” by a public official. The bill expands the definition to prohibit public officials from improperly using their position for private gain. Read the bill text HERE.
The End Corruption Now agenda is endorsed by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, and Project On Government Oversight (POGO).
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