WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in launching a new Senate Democratic anti-corruption initiative to expose how President Trump's rampant self-dealing is costing American families and to develop legislation that would prevent future presidents from using public office for personal profit.
The initiative includes a new Senate Democratic anti-corruption working group and the release of a report, "The Cost of Corruption: How Trump Turns Power Into Profit At Americans' Expense." The working group will expose the Trump Administration's abuses, identify the financial harm inflicted on taxpayers and working famil...