In a striking revelation aimed at the political elite, End Citizens United, a progressive organization focused on banning dark money in politics, has released a new roster of what it considers the most corrupt politicians in Washington.
This compilation includes 16 representatives and three senators, all members of the Republican party, accused of prioritizing corporate interests over their constituents. “They side with Big Pharma, Big Oil, Big Tech, and Wall Street while hardworking Americans pay more for everyday essentials like health care, utilities, and rent,” stated Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United.
Senators Under Scrutiny
The senators identified are Susan Collins of Maine, Jon Husted of Ohio, and Ashley Moody of Florida, who are all engaged in challenging reelection campaigns this year.
According to End Citizens United, Collins has reportedly received over $8.3 million from corporate PACs throughout her career, with significant contributions from pharmaceutical and insurance sectors. Despite a robust stock portfolio, Collins opposed a bipartisan proposal to ban congressional stock trading. It is noted that her stock portfolio expanded by over 77% in 2024, a period during which many seniors in Maine were spending 10% of their income on healthcare. Collins voted against the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which was intended to reduce pharmaceutical costs for seniors. Moreover, she backed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and supported the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, both of which favored corporate interests and included significant cuts to Medicaid.
Jon Husted, a relatively new member of the Senate, has accepted in excess of $550,000 from corporate PACs, predominantly from the insurance sector. He also voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Husted’s connections to billionaire Les Wexner, an associate of the late Jeffrey Epstein, are also highlighted. He received $3,500 from Wexner in September 2025, despite Wexner’s connections to Epstein being publicly known. Later, he voted against a Senate amendment that would have required the release of investigative documents related to Epstein by the Attorney General.
Key Congressional Figures
Among the representatives listed as notably corrupt are Michigan’s Bill Huizenga, New York’s Mike Lawler, Pennsylvania’s Rob Bresnahan, and Tennessee’s Andy Ogles. “The corrupt politicians on this year’s list take money from corporate special interests and billionaires and use their power to protect those same donors as they raise prices on working families,” Muller asserted.
