Joe Biden’s just-formed inaugural committee is accepting donations of up to $500,000 from individuals and $1,000,000 from corporations.
This is a surprise and a mistake.
- The practice of giving corporations and rich people the chance to curry favor with an incoming administration by funding lavish parties is one that should be ended anyway.
- But it also doesn’t align with Biden’s commitment to restore the American people’s faith in government.
- And with the coronavirus continuing to ravage the country, Biden’s inauguration likely won’t even bring the costly gatherings and galas that kick off a new presidency in normal times.
Add your name to tell President-Elect Joe Biden:
Accepting large donations from businesses and the wealthy for your inauguration does not align with your commitment to restore governmental ethics. Please reconsider.
Thanks for taking action.
For democracy,
- Robert Weissman, President of Public Citizen
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