The Cost of Access: Funding Influence in a Presidential Transition

Donald Trump will be president again by tomorrow, and he says “everybody” wants to be his friend. And while it might not be everybody, plenty do.

Trump’s broken the record for the amount of money that’s been donated to a US presidential inauguration fund, with $US200 million coming in from billionaires and companies all wanting time with him.

These funds are not just for throwing a party. The money can also be used in secretive ways and aren't subject to the same rules as campaign funds. 

Today, Public Citizen’s lobbyist on ethics and campaign finance, Craig Holman, on who is giving Trump money, and what they’re getting out of it.

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Guest: Public Citizen's Capitol Hill lobbyist on ethics, lobbying and campaign finance rules Craig Holman.

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