STOP TRUMP'S CRYPTO CORRUPTION: Why the CLARITY Act is so dangerous

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:15PM ET, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Indivisible, Americans for Financial Reform, and author and filmmaker Ben McKenzie held a press conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the dangers of the CLARITY Act and its failure to rein in President Donald Trump’s corrupt crypto schemes, as well as the growing political corruption driven by the cryptocurrency industry’s influence in Washington. Speakers called out how the legislation would benefit the crypto industry while weakening oversight and examined how unprecedented crypto spending in federal elections is buying influence and shaping public policy. They called on lawmakers to reject legislation that prioritizes industry interests over accountability, consumer protections, and the public interest. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the CLARITY Act the following week, July 20th. What: Press Conference on the CLARITY Act When: Tuesday, July 14, 12:15PM ET Where: Capitol Hill — SD-B48 Who: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director, Indivisible Ericka Taylor, Co-Executive Director, Americans for Financial Reform Ben McKenzie, Author & Filmmaker, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland)