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) has sent a letter to the Michigan Inspector General requesting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the hiring of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s former legislative affairs director, Mr. Curtis Hertel, by a nonprofit that received taxpayer funds totaling $1.5 million.
This week, Americans for Public Trust (APT) and Honest Elections Project (HEP) filed a joint amicus brief supporting the state of Ohio in its defense of H.B. 1 – legislation banning direct and indirect foreign contributions to state ballot issue campaigns, which was passed and signed into law in June. The bill was almost immediately hit with a lawsuit by left-wing election attorney Marc Elias.
Today, Americans for Public Trust (APT) filed an FEC complaint against Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks for an apparent violation of restrictions against using her state campaign funds for her federal campaign.
