Hi John,

The White House is supposed to be the People's House, but for too long, it's been a home for Big Money. A handful of mega-donors have way more influence on the U.S. government than everyday Americans, and the politicians who are supposed to represent constituents cater to special interests instead. 

It's clear who the priority is — and it's not us. 

Donald Trump is taking things to the next level. He's breaking with even the weak rules that others followed by:

• Openly asking the oil industry for $1 billion to fund his campaign, promising favorable policies in return.
• Naming Elon Musk — the world's wealthiest man, his number 1 donor, and a major recipient of U.S. government contracts — to an advisory board, giving him a prominent position to weigh in on federal government restructuring. 
• Accepting lobbyist donations for his inaugural committee — a departure from the precedent set by previous presidents, including himself.

And this has all happened before Inauguration Day.

Big donors are taking notice. They understand that money buys them access and they're willing to pay top dollar for it. But these examples of big money's influence and blatant conflicts of interest aren't just about one politician or even one administration. They're the outcome of a political system that is broken, corrupt, and failing the American people.

Enough is enough. 

On this Inauguration Day, here's our pledge: