The MeidasTouch Podcast President of End Citizens United Tiffany Muller on Trump’s Attack on Elections
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May 5, 2025 
Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United, discusses the urgent threats to election integrity posed by Donald Trump. She dives into the decline of the Federal Elections Commission and how Trump's actions undermine democratic processes. The conversation also highlights the challenges created by the Citizens United decision, revealing the troubling influence of dark money in politics. Muller emphasizes grassroots efforts to combat corporate power and secure electoral reforms, showcasing the need for a renewed commitment to democracy.
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Citizens United's Impact on Elections
- The 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision equated corporations with people regarding free speech in elections.
- This ruling led to massive dark money influencing politics, undermining bipartisan efforts to curb corruption.
FEC Undermined by Trump
- Donald Trump gutted the Federal Elections Commission by firing key members and leaving vacancies.
- Without a quorum, the FEC cannot investigate or enforce election laws, crippling election oversight.
Legal Foundations for Corruption
- Supreme Court decisions, like Citizens United, deny money as corrupting and overrule bipartisan anti-corruption laws.
- This legal framework has enabled unprecedented dark money growth and stalled critical policy actions.