Americans for Public Trust

Restoring trust in government by holding the powerful accountable.

Who We Are

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.

Investigation

Uncovering corrupt and unethical behavior begins with original research. Our in-depth, fearless investigations are the first step in shedding light on wrongdoing.

Legal Action

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.

Reporting

Raising awareness of our work and highlighting the powerful being held accountable for misconduct helps to rebuild public trust in our government.

Latest News

Tax Returns Show Dark Money Network Hauled in Nearly $1.6B in 2021

November 15, 2022

Tax returns obtained by APT show the Arabella Advisors network raised nearly $1.6 billion in anonymous contributions in 2021.

Buttigieg Calendar Reveals Regular Contact with Dark Money-Funded Green Groups

November 14, 2022

According to an internal calendar obtained by APT, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has met on multiple occasions with dark money-linked environmental groups that advocate for anti-fossil fuel policies.

New Emails Released Further Confirming Outside Influence Over the CDC

October 13, 2022

As part of Americans for Public Trust’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the agency was forced to unredact emails that revealed previously unknown details about her meeting with parents discussing school reopening guidelines.