Trump corruption. No surprise.
If you contribute enough to Trump, you get your cases dropped.
If you think the law is applied equally...well, guess again.
Trump for sale to the highest bidder.
Congressman Sam Liccardo has criticized the justice system for its handling of cases involving wealthy and politically connected individuals, citing instances such as the dropped case against Capital One following a large donation to Donald Trump's inauguration. In multiple press releases and interviews in early and mid-2025, Liccardo has expressed concerns about what he characterizes as a two-tiered system.
Liccardo's specific claims:
Case against Capital One:
In June 2025, Liccardo publicly highlighted the case of Capital One, referencing evidence from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that indicated the bank may have cheated customers out of up to $2 billion. The case against the bank was dropped after it contributed a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration.
Trump's crypto ventures:
In April 2025, Liccardo criticized Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, stating that around 800,000 retail investors lost at least $2 billion on the former president's "meme coin". He introduced the "MEME Act," a bill intended to prevent federal officials from promoting or issuing their own cryptocurrencies, and said, "Americans have to see the kleptocracy".
Pressure on law firms:
Liccardo indicated in April 2025 that he was targeting law firm partners who he believes engaged in bribery related to the Trump administration. He stated, "our next step is to go to the state bars and get those managing partners disbarred. Let's end their careers and make sure that people know that when they capitulate to an authoritarian that there's a price to pay".
Secrecy in deals:
In August 2025, Liccardo was part of a group of House and Senate Democrats who threatened an investigation into Harvard University if it cut a deal to end hostilities with the Trump administration. The lawmakers' warning followed reports that the university might pay up to $500 million to settle things with the administration.
Liccardo's legislative efforts.
The MEME Act: Introduced in February 2025, this bill aims to prevent federal officials from promoting or issuing their own cryptocurrencies. Liccardo and others argued that it would combat political corruption and self-dealing.
The POCCA bill:
In May 2025, Liccardo, along with Representatives Dave Min and Eugene Vindman, introduced the "Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act" (POCCA).
This bill was created to give Americans legal recourse to hold executive branch officials accountable for unlawfully withholding congressionally appropriated funds, a practice they attributed to the Trump administration.
If you think the law is applied equally...well, guess again.
Trump for sale to the highest bidder.
Congressman Sam Liccardo has criticized the justice system for its handling of cases involving wealthy and politically connected individuals, citing instances such as the dropped case against Capital One following a large donation to Donald Trump's inauguration. In multiple press releases and interviews in early and mid-2025, Liccardo has expressed concerns about what he characterizes as a two-tiered system.
Liccardo's specific claims:
Case against Capital One:
In June 2025, Liccardo publicly highlighted the case of Capital One, referencing evidence from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that indicated the bank may have cheated customers out of up to $2 billion. The case against the bank was dropped after it contributed a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration.
Trump's crypto ventures:
In April 2025, Liccardo criticized Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, stating that around 800,000 retail investors lost at least $2 billion on the former president's "meme coin". He introduced the "MEME Act," a bill intended to prevent federal officials from promoting or issuing their own cryptocurrencies, and said, "Americans have to see the kleptocracy".
Pressure on law firms:
Liccardo indicated in April 2025 that he was targeting law firm partners who he believes engaged in bribery related to the Trump administration. He stated, "our next step is to go to the state bars and get those managing partners disbarred. Let's end their careers and make sure that people know that when they capitulate to an authoritarian that there's a price to pay".
Secrecy in deals:
In August 2025, Liccardo was part of a group of House and Senate Democrats who threatened an investigation into Harvard University if it cut a deal to end hostilities with the Trump administration. The lawmakers' warning followed reports that the university might pay up to $500 million to settle things with the administration.
Liccardo's legislative efforts.
The MEME Act: Introduced in February 2025, this bill aims to prevent federal officials from promoting or issuing their own cryptocurrencies. Liccardo and others argued that it would combat political corruption and self-dealing.
The POCCA bill:
In May 2025, Liccardo, along with Representatives Dave Min and Eugene Vindman, introduced the "Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act" (POCCA).
This bill was created to give Americans legal recourse to hold executive branch officials accountable for unlawfully withholding congressionally appropriated funds, a practice they attributed to the Trump administration.
