The Department of Energy stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's FOIA request for communications between top officials and individuals associated with the group Concerned Veterans for America. The request also sought communications with the "Mar-a-Lago Crowd," three members of President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club who have been involved in shaping policy at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

FOIA to DOE seeking communications with or regarding Concerned Veterans for America to shed light on whether or not Concerned Veterans for America is having on wide-ranging policy discussions that affect millions of Americans, as well as influence of private individuals with connections to the president on federal government actions and policies.