5/16/2024 Caitlin Sutherland at DC Hearing Talking About Foreign Cash Flowing into American Politics

During this 11 min clip we have the privilege of hearing from Caitlin Sutherland, the Executive Director of Americans for Public Trust. Ms. Sutherland's expertise and dedication to promoting transparency in political funding are widely recognized, and her insights are particularly timely and relevant. In her testimony, Ms. Sutherland will shed light on a deeply troubling issue: the influx of foreign cash into American politics. She will detail how the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a notorious hub of undisclosed dark money, plays a pivotal role in this opaque financial web. Among the most concerning revelations is the significant contribution from Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss, who has funneled vast sums into liberal groups across the United States. Ms. Sutherland's findings underscore the urgent need for robust oversight and reform to protect our political system from foreign influence and ensure that the voices of American citizens are not drowned out by hidden, foreign interests. Let us listen attentively and engage constructively as we work together to safeguard the integrity of our democracy.