Euro Cash Hits D.C.: Billions From Europe Try to Shape U.S. Agenda
1st November 2025
A new report by watchdog group Americans for Public Trust (APT) alleges that billions in foreign funds have flowed into U.S. organizations engaged in policy and advocacy work, blurring the lines of political influence.
The 31-page report, which includes financial records and receipts, traces nearly $2 billion from foreign-based charities to American groups active in what APT describes as “politically charged” initiatives. While foreign entities cannot contribute directly to U.S. political candidates, APT says their money is reaching election-related efforts such as voter mobilization campaigns, lobbying, research, and issue advertising.
“There’s not a question about where it’s going and where it is coming from,” said APT executive director Caitlin Sutherland. “We know that it’s foreign money coming into our U.S. policy fights, climate litigation, research, protests, lobbying, you name it. Foreign money is coming in, and it’s trying to erode our democracy.”