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Trump’s Pressure on Georgia Officials to Overturn 2020 Election Results

February 10, 2021
Conservative figures including then-President Donald Trump put significant pressure on Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election after Joe Biden won the state. We’re seeking records from the state and federal levels that could shed light on these efforts

The Failed Texas Lawsuit Challenging 2020 Election Results

February 10, 2021
A failed legal challenge led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attempted to overturn the 2020 election results by invalidating results from battleground states won by President Joe Biden. American Oversight is seeking communications about the case between the Department of Justice and the various attorneys general of states that joined the suit, including Florida, Missouri, and others.

Investigations Update: Florida Vaccine Distribution, Anti-Protest Measures, and Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Georgia’s Election Results

February 9, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the coronavirus pandemic response and into officials’ attempts to interfere with democracy.

Request to Georgia Governor Seeking Records Related to Any Office Renovations by Gov. Brian Kemp

February 9, 2021
Public records request to the Office of the Governor of Georgia seeking records reflecting actual or projected costs for any office renovations by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Request to Florida Governor Seeking Records Related to Any Office Renovations by Gov. Ron DeSantis

February 9, 2021
Public records request to the Office of the Governor of Florida seeking records reflecting actual or projected costs for any office renovations by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Request to Texas Attorney General Seeking Records Related to Any Office Renovations by Attorney General Ken Paxton

February 9, 2021
Public records request to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas seeking records reflecting actual or projected costs for any office renovations by Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Request to Florida Governor Seeking Decision Memoranda Under Ron DeSantis

February 9, 2021
Public records request to the Office of the Governor of Florida seeking decision memoranda or policy changes made under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

State and Local Officials’ Involvement in Jan. 6 Trump Rally and Capitol Attack

February 4, 2021
American Oversight is investigating reports of government officials from across the country having participated in the Jan. 6 rally and subsequent deadly mob attack on the U.S. Capitol in support of then-President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Where Did the Money Go? A Summary of Findings from CARES Act Investigations

February 4, 2021
Numerous reports from watchdogs, Congress, and news outlets have exposed serious issues with how relief funding from the 2020 CARES Act was spent. Here’s a list.

Investigations Update: The Efforts by Trump — and Top Officials — to Overturn the Election

February 2, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into Trump’s efforts to overturn the presidential election and multiple state lawmakers’ ties to the Capitol attack.
Left to right: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump, and Maryland Delegate Daniel Cox.