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Lisa Gilbert

@lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
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Co-President of @Public_Citizen. Olivia's mom. Working on democracy, justice, financial, competition, consumer issues & more. Statements are my own opinions. (She/her)

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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: A Paramount-Warner merger will hurt Hollywood and people of color
Latino and Black spending represents the profit margin for the industry, and yet those voices will be the first silenced.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The deal handing Warner Bros. Discovery to Ellison is BAD for film, independent journalism & our democracy This battle may be over but our fight is not @democracydefendersaction.org & partners in the #BlockTheMerger Coalition will be watching the Ellisons, & you'll be hearing from us👇 -TN
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/u...
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Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This Constitution Day, we're taking a stand against Trump's assault on the rule of law. Our co-president @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social breaks down the risks to our democracy, our safety, and our fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Public Citizen made a video game! h/t the great @zacheverson.com Play through and see Trump's crypto corruption in action
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Jesse Lee @jessecharleslee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“I found out that nobody cared, and I’m allowed to.” — Trump, on profiting off the presidency, 1/8/26 The American people:
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
BREAKING: Latino community is rising up against the Paramount-Warners merger because it will kill jobs & content for Latinos--& all Americans Kudos @lulacorg.bsky.social & Juan Proano for standing with AG Bonta & 11 other AGs demanding structural remedies @megjames.bsky.social @latimes.com scoop👇
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Prominent Latino group blasts Paramount-Warner merger
The group urged California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to continue his fight to block David Ellison's $111-billion deal, saying it would have a "devastating and unacceptable impact on Latinos."
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
www.yahoo.com/news/politic... There is no “defense,” Trump uses vote by mail because it is safe, effective, and secure. He doesn’t want others to use it to suppress the vote. #straightforward “White House defends Trump's ability to vote by mail”
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White House defends Trump's ability to vote by mail
By Bo Erickson and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday defended U.S.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Check out our new @publiccitizen.bsky.social report! apnews.com/article/trum... dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
The number of people worth more than $100 million whom President Donald Trump has appointed to his administration is more than four times the combined total of the three previous presidents.
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Barbara Kaskosz @kaskosz.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Trump’s profiteering from the presidency in his second term has become so massive that it makes the corruption of his first term look quaint. “As profiteering becomes the norm, it’s harder to explain why it’s outrageous,” says Lisa Gilbert of Public Citizen. @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social
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The Watchdogs Are Barking Themselves Hoarse
The scandals of the president’s first term now seem quaint.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Washington Trump Wants to Leave Behind fightcorporatepower.substack.com/p/the-washin... Check out my new substack piece with my fantastic co-President Rob Weissman
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The Washington Trump Wants to Leave Behind
The fireworks have faded, and while the polluting dust may still be lingering in the air, America has officially marked its 250th birthday.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
mailchi.mp/focalpointst... Bill Cassidy must vote no
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Bill Cassidy Warned Against a Weaponized DOJ. He Must Reject Todd Blanche.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
As Blanche moves to the floor, Senators must stand up. 'Insane Corruption': GOP Senators Ripped for Deal to Confirm Trump Lackey Todd Blanche www.commondreams.org/news/todd-bl...
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'Insane Corruption': GOP Senators Ripped for Deal to Confirm Trump Lackey Todd Blanche | Common Dreams
Democratic lawmakers express disgust as two Republican senators strike a deal to confirm Todd Blanche as US attorney general, despite concerns over a $1.8 billion slush fund and tax immunity for Trump...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/08/2026
Blumenthal on Blanche's "walk back" of Trump's slush fund: "Commentators have talked about 'loop holes.' There are no loop holes here. This document itself is a sham ... tomorrow Donald Trump's counsel can go to court and seek to establish that thug fund if he chooses to do so."
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This is the Judiciary committee. We are supposed to be checking and balancing this nation. We are surrendering our integrity. @CoryBooker #blockblanche A known tax cheat will now have tax immunity. We should have stood in the way. www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-ac...
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Executive Business Meeting | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Executive Business Meeting on August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
“You could open a drive up window for cop-beater J6 insurrectionists at the DOJ. Nothing in this unenforceable document from Blanche prevents that from happening.” @SenWhitehouse #blockblanche
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Cornyn saying that Blanche is willing to give Trump hard advice is laughable. If we’ve learned one thing through this process it is Blanche’s utter willingness to do literally anything not to cross Trump and to deliver on his agenda of revenge. #blockblanche
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Documents Blanche Released to Ease Path to Confirmation Leave Loopholes www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...
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Blanche’s Documents Addressing Trump I.R.S. Deal Leave Loopholes
Critics say the written assurances are a political solution to a political problem, rather than a legally binding document.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 31/07/2026
Breaking News: Prosecutors are dropping charges against an Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, saying damage was due to “botched” renovations.
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Charges to Be Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
President Trump had repeatedly accused vandals of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. On Friday, federal prosecutors acknowledged it was “the result of flawed installation.”
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
His intentions are crystal clear here: “Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Suit as Exercise in Self-Dealing” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
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Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorne...
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Jesse Lee @jessecharleslee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I think the danger for Blanche is that having all this spotlight on him raises the stakes exponentially for Collins, Husted, and Sullivan, not just on the January 6 slush fund but on Blanche’s Epstein cover-up and owning all of Trump’s. Corruption.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/u... Literally operationalizing the slush fund while they are on the hook to tell Republican senators that it is dead to get Blanche confirmed ... As always saying the quiet part out loud.
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With Blanche Nomination at Stake, Payouts to Trump Allies Continue
A seven-figure settlement is announced two days before a scheduled Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Pro tip: if you’re going to send out a text blast fraudulently claiming you’re the organizer of No Kings and fraudulently soliciting donations, maybe don’t send it directly to me
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
How pathetic is Sen. Thom Tillis? Tillis: Because of my deep respect for the survivors, I won’t vote for Blanche unless he meets with them. The survivors: Well, we had a meeting and Blanche was totally unhelpful, dismissive, and disrespectful, Tillis: I’m good.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
John Cornyn notes: Todd Blanche has refused to put on paper his claims that the Trump slush fund is dead. He adds: Trump, as plaintiff, has also not signed a document saying it is dead.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Freudian slip
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/07/2026
Blanche slips! 😬 KENNEDY: Are you and President Trump friends? BLANCHE: I'm his lawyer. Was his lawyer.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"I'm his lawyer" Todd Blanche says in this hearing. He corrected after to "WAS his lawyer..." but the slip...ahem TRUTH...came out first. #blockblanche
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Blanche is noncommittal on the explicit point of deploying armed agents to polling places...though says he will "follow the law." Impt Q from Sen. Klobachar. #blockblanche
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Great question from Senator Cornyn to Blanche--weaponization and lawfare are not legal terms. Yet they are in the absurd settlement agreement that created the slush fund. #blockblanche
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Blanche is dancing around the point. He refuses to sit in the room with the Epstein survivors. @durbin.senate.gov #blockblanche
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Somil Trivedi @somilbtrivedi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It's already Todd Blanche's legacy that he protected Donald Trump & and the Epstein Class over female victims of sex abuse. Tell your Senators not to make it theirs, too.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This filing is impt! Blanche stands in committee today trying to defend the slush fund, his Epstein failures, and his actions as Trump’s personal fixer. Hearing at 9! He must not be confirmed.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Huge victory — federal judge rules Trump's IRS suit was a sham from day one, reopening the case & exposing the $1.8B slush fund Accountability wins today
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Impt!
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Common Cause @commoncause.org · 24/06/2026
President Trump is on Capitol Hill today trying to force the Todd Blanche AG nomination through. Our 1 million members are standing in the way. Tell your Senator right now: #BlockBlanche
A truck with a large digital billboard parked near the United States Capitol building. The billboard displays an image of Todd Blanche, the current nominee for Attorney General, with the text "Blanche protected Trump on Epstein. No AG" Paid for by Common Cause
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Important effort from former officials here
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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I’m proud to have joined over 1,000 other former Department of Justice attorneys and officials in signing this letter urging the Senate not to confirm Todd Blanche for Attorney General. www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Sharing my new post on the need for an attitude shift to succeed in a next governing moment. open.substack.com/pub/bharatra...
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Taking Big Swings
An attitude shift
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Thrilled to co-author this piece with @congressmanboyle.bsky.social
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Todd Blanche Is Unfit for Office www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/o... Important editorializing from the @nytimes.com
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Opinion | Todd Blanche Is Unfit for Office
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/p.... Important opposition to an unacceptable nomination
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Group of Epstein survivors announce opposition to Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination | CNN Politics
A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors came out in opposition to Todd Blanche’s nomination as President Donald Trump’s permanent attorney general, citing his participation in secret White House meetings...
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This is yet another example of Trump assembling a team of henchmen whose primary qualification is doing his own bidding, rather than serving the nation, to staff the government.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... Sharing this piece based on new @publiccitizen.bsky.social research!
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Ballroom donors won $50B in contracts after giving to Trump project, watchdog group finds
President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the gifts as a boon to taxpayers, but critics of the project say the administration’s refusal to release a full list of donors creates the potential for co...
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The blatant corruption of a slush fund explicitly for insurrectionists & Trump cronies simply could not be ignored. If the Trump administration drops the fund, as reported, it is simply a nod to the realities of how appalling & toxic this fund truly was. www.citizen.org/news/trumps-...
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Trump’s Slush Fund Reportedly Off the Table after Public Citizen sues the Administration for its Illegality - Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — News outlets are reporting that President Trump plans to drop his illegal $1.8 billion slush fund which…
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Amazing work from our great allies at Democracy Defenders!
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Trump Affordability Tour @trumpaffordable.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The price of food and everything else is skyrocketing, so Trump is helping by putting his face on a new bill that will hopefully cover a bag of groceries at the end of his term.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/05/2026
Trump’s DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, per an exclusive report from CNN. It's a blatant act of political revenge and intimidation against the woman who successfully sued Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. Link to the article in reply.
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
On point from Jesse Lee!
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Lisa Gilbert @lisa-pubcitizen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Check out my conversation with Mo of @workingfamilies.org! "Working Families: A Conversation with Maurice Mitchell" open.substack.com/pub/fightcor...
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Working Families: A Conversation with Maurice Mitchell
A recording from Lisa Gilbert's live video
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