- An analysis by The Independent reveals that the conservative nonprofit Capital Research Center has exerted significant influence over the Trump administration's actions targeting Democratic-aligned groups and policies.
- Led by Scott Walter, the group provided research and briefings to White House officials, including Stephen Miller, to help justify investigations into progressive donors and organizations.
- The Justice Department instructed federal prosecutors to prepare criminal probes into George Soros-funded foundations using a report from the center, even though Walter acknowledged his research contained no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
- Conservative lawmakers and administration officials have also relied on the group's research to shape climate policy, attack green energy grants, and advocate for fossil fuels.
- Funded by major conservative donors, the Capital Research Center has a documented history of promoting debunked claims regarding climate change, tobacco health risks, and election conspiracies.
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Many Trump ‘enemies’ are being spoon-fed to him by one conservative think tank
