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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Politics
    The Office of Government Ethics is waging a one-sided Twitter feud with TrumpThe Office of Government Ethics is waging a one-sided Twitter feud with Trump
    Politics

    The latest is a subtweet about L.L. Bean.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The House Republican with power to investigate Trump is threatening Trump’s critics insteadThe House Republican with power to investigate Trump is threatening Trump’s critics instead
    Politics

    He wants to question the Office of Government Ethics’ director.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    Trump’s story about why he’s not corrupt made him sound awfully corruptTrump’s story about why he’s not corrupt made him sound awfully corrupt
    Donald Trump

    Why was the president-elect talking about a $2 billion deal last weekend anyway?

    By Libby Nelson
    The government official in charge of ethics just harshly condemned Trump’s plan
    Donald Trump
    Trump finally announced his plan to avoid business conflicts. It’s a sham.Trump finally announced his plan to avoid business conflicts. It’s a sham.
    Donald Trump

    Don’t be fooled by his self-congratulation.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Trump’s team got a guide to running an ethical transition. They ignored it.Trump’s team got a guide to running an ethical transition. They ignored it.
    Politics

    Trump was the least transparent candidate in modern history. His Cabinet nominees are following in his footsteps.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    11 questions for Donald Trump on his conflicts of interest11 questions for Donald Trump on his conflicts of interest
    Donald Trump

    Here’s what he should have to answer at his press conference today.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Why Jared Kushner’s conflicts of interest matterWhy Jared Kushner’s conflicts of interest matter
    Politics

    Donald Trump’s son-in-law is doing business with China while influencing Trump’s foreign policy.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Michelle Obama’s last speech as first lady was a tearful, impassioned defense of American diversityMichelle Obama’s last speech as first lady was a tearful, impassioned defense of American diversity
    Politics

    “Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful.”

    By Libby Nelson
    Obamacare
    Obama just inadvertently revealed one of his biggest blunders with ObamacareObama just inadvertently revealed one of his biggest blunders with Obamacare
    Play
    Obamacare

    “They were the ones who named it.”

    By Libby Nelson

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