Progressive Group Unveils List of Allegedly Corrupt Lawmakers
A progressive organization, End Citizens United, known for its stance against dark money in politics, has released a list identifying what it views as the most corrupt lawmakers in Washington D.C.
This list spotlights 16 representatives and three senators, all Republicans, who are criticized for prioritizing corporate donors over their constituents.
End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller stated, “They side with Big Pharma, Big Oil, Big Tech, and Wall Street while hardworking Americans pay more for everyday essentials like health care, utilities, and rent.”
The senators named include Susan Collins of Maine, Jon Husted of Ohio, and Ashley Moody of Florida, each of whom is facing a competitive reelection battle this year.
According to End Citizens United, Senator Collins has received more than $8.3 million from corporate PACs during her career, notably from the pharmaceutical and insurance sectors. She also holds a substantial stock portfolio and has opposed efforts to ban congressional stock trading.
In 2024, Collins’ stock portfolio increased by over 77%. During this time, many elderly residents of Maine spent 10% of their income on health care. Collins voted against the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which aimed to reduce drug prices for seniors.
She also backed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which reduced corporate tax rates, and supported the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which significantly cut Medicaid funding.
Senator Husted, who began his Senate tenure last year, has gathered over $550,000 from corporate PACs, mainly from the insurance industry. He, too, supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The group also points to Husted’s connections with billionaire Les Wexner, a known associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein. Husted received a $3,500 donation from Wexner in September 2025, well after Wexner’s links to Epstein were revealed.
Following this contribution, Husted voted against a Senate amendment that would require public access to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s investigative documents on Epstein.
Muller emphasized, “The corrupt politicians on this year’s list take money from corporate special interests and billionaires and use their power to protect those same donors as they raise prices on working families.”
Other notable representatives mentioned include Michigan’s Bill Huizenga, New York’s Mike Lawler, Pennsylvania’s Rob Bresnahan, and Tennessee’s Andy Ogles.
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