Donald Sherman
Donald Sherman is the chief counsel of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics and accountability in government. With a focus on combating corruption and defending democratic norms, Sherman has raised concerns regarding the potential conflicts of interest associated with Elon Musk's unprecedented power within the federal government, emphasizing the need for transparency and oversight in a time of significant governmental restructuring.
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Donald Sherman criticized the deal as a blatant conflict of interest and a possible violation of the Constitution.
Trump faces criticism as ‘beyond unprecedented’ UAE crypto deal raises conflict of interest fears | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-02-03
Donald Sherman, executive director and chief counsel of the nonpartisan watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said the use of government websites to blame Democrats for the shutdown is 'extraordinarily irresponsible and inappropriate'.
Federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown in potentially illegal move | US federal government shutdown 2025United Kingdom· 2025-10-03
Donald Sherman criticized the president's administration for continuing to do illegal things at an astonishing pace.
Trump’s legal woes mount as supreme court to rule on trade tariffs | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
Sherman stated that full compliance with ethics rules is required for federal officials.
Why Trump enjoys a ‘presidential exemption’ to the conflict-of-interest law his aides must follow
United States· 2025-08-31
Donald Sherman, executive director of the Center for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, discussed the implications of Trump's actions on corporate citizens.
Corporate America is silent as Trump abandons free-market principlesUnited States· 2025-08-20
Donald Sherman, the top lawyer at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, a liberal-leaning watchdog group, said Trump has redefined what the mainstream deems acceptable.
As Trump shatters ethics norms with a Qatari jet and a $499 smartphone, experts lament Biden’s ‘failure’ to pass reformsUnited States· 2025-06-17
Donald Sherman, the chief counsel and executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, commented on the solicitation for corporate sponsorship.
‘This is not your grandmother’s Easter Egg Roll’: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter eventUnited States· 2025-03-23
Donald Sherman criticized Trump for granting Musk extraordinary power over federal operations.
‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-17
Donald Sherman warned that Musk’s myriad of potential ethical conflicts and a lack of transparency carry the risk that he will use his power for political corruption.
Elon Musk’s mass government cuts could make private companies millions | Elon MuskUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-16
Donald Sherman is the vice president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics who is involved in legal challenges against Trump.
Esta vez, la resistencia contra Trump está en los tribunales | Internacional
Spain· 2025-02-16
Donald Sherman observed that Musk has been given more power than any other person on the campaign trail.
The almighty Musk: How the world’s richest man became Washington’s most powerful bureaucratUnited States· 2025-02-14
