As former President Donald Trump faces a Senate impeachment trial on charges of inciting attacks on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, unanswered questions about the full extent of his ties to a nearby rally the same day highlight the need for more campaign finance transparency.

OpenSecrets first revealed the elusive payments last month, connecting President Trump’s campaign to organizers of the rally that led to the violent attack on the Capitol.

With the trial underway, we’ve now uncovered deeper ties between the campaign and the people and firms involved in the demonstration.   

We’ve been leading the way in tracking the complex maze of spending by undisclosed donors attempting to influence elections and shape our policies since passage of Citizens United in 2010. We’ll keep following the story — and the money — to keep you informed and to keep those in government accountable.

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