Rep. Jamie Raskin is demanding details from oil industry leaders about a reported meeting with Donald Trump, where deregulation promises were allegedly exchanged for campaign donations.
Erin Mansfield reports for USA Today.
In short:
- The inquiry involves letters sent to companies like ExxonMobil after claims Trump offered regulatory rollbacks for $1 billion in campaign support.
- According to a spokesperson, the American Petroleum Institute engages with various political figures, emphasizing industry topics like energy security.
- Raskin's letters cite concerns over potential ethical and legal violations stemming from the reported promises of policy changes for donations.
Why this matters:
The investigation suggests a direct link between political contributions and policy making, a situation that raises questions about the influence of money in politics and its impact on sustainable environmental practices. This scenario could set a worrying precedent where environmental protections become secondary to corporate profits.
