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Latest Promises In Ethics
Donald Trump
Ban federal workers from taking jobs at companies they regulated
Moving away from his promise, Trump lets “revolving door” restrictions lapse
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February 17, 2026
Donald Trump
Place lifetime ban on White House officials lobbying for foreign government
Trump revoked lifetime ban on foreign lobbying in late executive order
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January 26, 2021
Donald Trump
Place lifetime ban on foreign lobbyists raising money for American elections
Trump breaks promise to ban foreign lobbyists from raising election money
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December 21, 2020
Donald Trump
Enact 5-year ban on White House and congressional officials from lobbying
Provisions of lobbying restrictions considered underwhelming
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July 15, 2020
Barack Obama
No signing statements to nullify instructions from Congress
After ignoring provision on notifying Congress of Guantanamo transfers, this moves to Promise Broken
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June 4, 2014
Barack Obama
Ensure that stem cell research is conducted ethically and with vigorous oversight
2009 guidelines on embryonic stem cell research provide detailed oversight
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November 30, 2012
Barack Obama
Seek independent watchdog agency to investigate congressional ethics violations
Ethics commission never got a presidential push
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July 10, 2012
Barack Obama
Ban lobbyist gifts to executive employees
Obama signs executive order on lobbyists and gifts
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January 21, 2009