Conservatives stealing millions in taxpayer dollars:
Donald Trump: During his first presidency, reports indicated that the U.S. Secret Service was charged high rates (up to $1,185 per night) for agents staying at Trump Organization properties while protecting the Trump family, leading to accusations of the Trump Organization profiting from taxpayer money.
Kristi Noem: A 2025 ProPublica report alleges that a consulting firm with personal and business ties to Kristi Noem and her aides secretly received funds from a $220 million Homeland Security ad campaign contract, bypassing competitive bidding rules by invoking an emergency.
George Santos: The former U.S. Representative was charged and later convicted (and now pardoned by Donald Trump) on several counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds for unlawfully applying for unemployment benefits he was not entitled to.
Seema Verma: As the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Verma was the subject of a report by Democratic committee leaders that detailed the abuse of nearly $6 million in taxpayer funds. The money was allegedly used to hire private consultants to boost her personal profile and brand beyond her official duties.
Nancy Mace: The U.S. Representative has been accused of misusing taxpayer dollars for travel reimbursements between her primary residence and Washington D.C., using a resolution that allows members to certify expenses without providing receipts.
