Center for American Progress

Donate

Center for American Progress

The Russification of the NRA
In the News

The Russification of the NRA

Authors Chelsea Parsons and James Lamond respond to the recent revelation that the FBI is investigating whether Russia tried to help elect President Trump by funneling money through the National Rifle Association.

Media Contact

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Government Affairs

[email protected]

New revelations come to light every day about the degree and depth of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. One recent bombshell: The FBI is reportedly investigating whether Russia tried to help elect President Trump by funneling money through the National Rifle Association.

The notion — that the deputy governor of Russia’s central bank, who is a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, may have illegally moved money through the NRA — may strike some as strange.

The above excerpt was originally published in New York Daily News. Click here to view the full article.

The positions of American Progress, and our policy experts, are independent, and the findings and conclusions presented are those of American Progress alone. American Progress would like to acknowledge the many generous supporters who make our work possible.

Authors

Chelsea Parsons

Former Vice President, Gun Violence Prevention

James Lamond

Fellow

Team

Public Safety

Protecting people from crime is one of the government’s most fundamental and urgent responsibilities. However, the current reality is that too many crimes go unsolved and too many victims lack justice. The Center for American Progress is committed to advancing evidence-based policies that keep individuals safe by solving crime when it happens, ensuring swift and certain accountability for those who harm others, and preventing crime in the first place.