Americans for Public Trust is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to restoring trust in government by holding politicians and political groups accountable for corrupt and unethical behavior. We use in-depth investigations and bold legal action to ensure that those who disregard the rule of law are held responsible. By raising awareness of this work, we help to rebuild public faith in our elected leaders.
Uncovering corrupt and unethical behavior begins with original research. Our in-depth, fearless investigations are the first step in shedding light on wrongdoing.
By taking bold legal action we ensure that those who disregard the rule of law are held responsible. We engage in the legal arena with high impact lawsuits and administrative complaints.
Raising awareness of our work and highlighting the powerful being held accountable for misconduct helps to rebuild public trust in our government.
Americans for Public Trust (APT) filed complaints in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin against Star Spangled Media (SSM), which operates the fake news website The Morning Mirror.
Today, Americans for Public Trust released a new version of its report detailing Sixteen Thirty Fund’s millions of dollars of spending in state ballot issue campaigns.
Americans for Public Trust (APT) joined with Honest Election Project (HEP) to launch a six-figure digital ad campaign explaining why Ohio voters should reject the Issue One ballot measure.
