New database tracks over $5B in foreign money funding American politics
Americans for Public Trust on Friday launched a database that will aid lawmakers, watchdogs and more in following the flow of foreign money and its influence on American politics, with the database having already tracked over $5 billion in foreign spending and counting. Executive director of Americans for Public Trust Caitlin Sutherland told The Center Square: “As we enter the height of midterm election season, it is critical that the public is aware of the vast sums of foreign funds flowing across our borders to influence the outcomes of our political battles.”