About CorruptionCounter
Promoting transparency and accountability through comprehensive tracking of presidential corruption
Our Mission
CorruptionCounter is an independent transparency initiative launched in January 2025 to track, document, and quantify instances of alleged corruption and personal enrichment by government officials, with a current focus on the Trump presidency.
In an era where information moves quickly and facts can be obscured, we believe that systematic documentation of corruption allegations is essential for democratic accountability. Our platform aggregates verified reports from reputable news sources, presenting them in a clear, accessible format that allows citizens to understand the scope and scale of alleged corruption.
We are committed to non-partisan transparency. While our current focus is on the Trump administration due to the unprecedented nature and scale of reported incidents, our framework is designed to track corruption regardless of political affiliation. Democracy thrives when citizens have access to clear, factual information about their leaders' conduct.
Our Values
Transparency
Every case includes source links and detailed documentation. Our data is fully exportable for independent analysis.
Accuracy
We only include cases reported by established news organizations with editorial standards and fact-checking processes.
Objectivity
We present allegations as reported, clearly labeled as "alleged" until proven in court or acknowledged by parties involved.
Timeliness
Our tracker is updated regularly as new cases emerge or existing cases develop, ensuring current information.
Our Methodology
We follow strict standards for including cases in our database to ensure accuracy and credibility:
- Verified Sources Only: Every case must be reported by at least one major news organization with established editorial standards.
- Clear Documentation: Each entry includes the date reported, description of the allegation, dollar amount (when quantifiable), category, and direct link to the source.
- Conservative Estimates: When exact figures aren't available, we use the most conservative reasonable estimate based on available information.
- Regular Updates: Cases are updated as new information becomes available, with changes clearly noted in our changelog.
- Transparent Categorization: We use clear categories (Foreign Bribe, Quid Pro Quo, Pardons for Sale, etc.) to help users understand the nature of each allegation.
- No Speculation: We do not include rumors, unverified claims, or speculation. Only documented reports from credible sources are included.
Trusted News Sources We Monitor
We aggregate reports from established news organizations including:
Why This Matters
Corruption undermines democracy. When public officials use their positions for personal gain, it erodes public trust, distorts policy decisions, and ultimately harms citizens who depend on their government to act in the public interest.
The scale and brazenness of corruption allegations in recent years has reached unprecedented levels. As David Frum wrote in The Atlantic: "Nothing like this has been attempted or even imagined in the history of the American presidency." This new reality demands new tools for tracking and understanding corruption.
By aggregating and quantifying these incidents, we aim to:
- Help citizens understand the scope of alleged corruption
- Provide journalists and researchers with a comprehensive database
- Create pressure for accountability and reform
- Establish a historical record for future analysis
- Demonstrate the importance of ethics laws and enforcement
Contact & Corrections
We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. If you believe we've made an error or have information about a case we should include, please contact us.
For media inquiries, research requests, or to report technical issues, please visit our contact page.