The second Trump administration has thrown the concept of enforcing ethics laws against governmental actors out the window. Firing inspectors general, rampant self-dealing, and the commodification of official positions demonstrate inexorably the need for sweeping reforms in how corruption is dealt with inside the government and without.
Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual discussion of these crucial issues. Our expert panelists will address the weaknesses inherent in existing law and enforcement and discuss new paths forward to ensure that government officials work for the people, not their own pocketbooks.