1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

The establishment of an exclusive private members club, Executive Branch, charging a $500,000 initiation fee and involving Donald Trump Jr. raises concerning ethical issues. This endeavor appears to offer individuals and corporate interests the opportunity to purchase proximity and access to power players in a potential future administration, creating an unacceptable conflict of interest. Allowing wealth to facilitate influence over public policy decisions represents a corruption of democratic principles and a prioritization of monied interests over the public good. Such practices erode trust in government institutions and risk policy formulation being distorted by the financial motivations of an elite few rather than addressing the needs of all citizens equitably. I urge you to investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate measures to uphold ethical standards, prevent improper leverage over public offices, and maintain the integrity of the political process to serve the entire nation's interests transparently and impartially.