Watchdog Aims to Track Army of 'Self-Enriching Grifters' Slated to Join Trump's Cabinet

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Watchdog Aims to Track Army of 'Self-Enriching Grifters' Slated to Join Trump's Cabinet
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Eloise Goldsmith is a staff writer for Common Dreams.

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump continues to select Cabinet picks for his second administration—and at least one is facing headwinds to confirmation despite a Republican-controlled Senate—the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Public Citizen Tuesday unveiled a new resource to keep tabs on potential conflicts of interest among Trump's appointees.

Sean Duffy, Trump's pick for transportation secretary, previously worked for the lobbying firm BGR Group, according to the tracker, where he lobbied on behalf coalition that included multiple airlines. The group also details the past work of Susie Wiles, Trump's selection for chief of staff.

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