Organizations

RT is a Russian state-controlled international television network funded by the Russian government. Launched in 2005, RT operates multiple channels in multiple languages and has been described as a major source of Russian propaganda and disinformation. The network has been sanctioned by the United States and European Union, and its channels have been blocked on YouTube and other platforms. RT has promoted conspiracy theories and pro-Kremlin narratives while claiming to offer an alternative perspective to Western media.

Umbrella organization and networking group for conservative leaders founded in 1981. Described as "little-known club of few hundred most powerful conservatives." Meetings closed to press. Membership is invitation-only with members instructed not to reveal membership. Includes Leonard Leo, Ginni Thomas, Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway. Founded by Tim LaHaye during Reagan administration. Trump gave speech at CNP meeting (August 2020). Members involved in Stop the Steal efforts.

Donor-advised fund serving as "dark money ATM" for conservative movement. Distributes funds to conservative and libertarian 501(c)(3) organizations without disclosing original donors. Financials (2023): Revenue $158 million, Expenses $358 million, Assets $1.29 billion. Raised over $1 billion in 2021. Major donors include Charles Koch Foundation, Bradley Foundation, DeVos family, Robert and Rebekah Mercer ($20M in 2020), and Marble Freedom Trust ($41M in 2021). Key recipients include The Heritage Foundation, Federalist Society, Americans for Prosperity, and Turning Point USA.

Decentralized far-right anti-government movement founded by Michael Vanderboegh in 2008. Name derives from inaccurate claim that only 3% of colonists fought British during Revolution. Ideology includes anti-government militia movement, gun rights advocacy, opposition to federal overreach, and recent expansion to oppose immigrants, Muslims, Antifa. January 6 participation included members present at Capitol attack and six men indicted for conspiracy (California chapter). Canada designated as terrorist entity (June 2021).

Multinational law firm founded in 1893. Has increasingly taken on Republican and conservative advocacy cases. Represented Trump campaigns in 2016 and 2020, receiving $20+ million in fees from Trump operations (2015-2020). Represented Pennsylvania GOP in election challenge litigation. At least 14 Jones Day attorneys appointed to Trump administration. Notable alumni include Don McGahn (White House Counsel), Noel Francisco (Solicitor General), and Antonin Scalia (former associate).

Organization of conservatives and libertarians interested in current state of legal order. Leonard Leo served as Vice President and was instrumental in judicial selection for Trump. Advised Trump on Supreme Court nominations (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett). Received $1.6 billion donation to Leo network in 2022. Trump called Leo a "sleazebag" in May 2025 and criticized Federalist Society for "bad advice" on judges.

Conservative think tank founded in 1979 by students of Harry V. Jaffa in Upland, California. Made intellectual case for Trump. Senior Fellow John Eastman aided Trump in attempts to overturn 2020 election. Key figures include John Eastman (Senior Fellow, authored fake electors memos), Ryan Williams (President), Michael Anton (former NSC spokesman), and Thomas Klingenstein (Chairman). Awarded National Humanities Medal by Trump in 2019.

Tax-exempt group representing Republican state attorneys general. Embroiled in January 6 controversy through sister organization Rule of Law Defense Fund, which sent robocalls urging march to Capitol. Donated $150,000 to sponsor January 6 rally. 17 Republican AGs joined Texas lawsuit to invalidate votes. Many corporate donors initially cut ties but returned by 2022. Leonard Leo's Concord Fund contributed $2.5 million in 2021.

Leadership PAC created by Trump post-2020 election. Raised $212 million and spent $241 million (2021-2025). Significant funds went to Trump's legal bills. Key activities include transferring $60 million to MAGA Inc. in 2022 and funding Trump's legal expenses and election defense fundraising post-2020.

American media and technology company founded in 2021 that owns Truth Social. Went public via SPAC merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp in March 2024, trading under ticker DJT. Despite minimal revenue, the company briefly reached a market cap over $8 billion. Trump's majority stake represented his largest liquid asset. Subject to SEC investigations over merger disclosures.

American far-right neo-fascist organization founded by Gavin McInnes in 2016. Multiple leaders including Enrique Tarrio were convicted of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump famously told them to "stand back and stand by" during a 2020 presidential debate. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization in Canada and New Zealand.

American far-right anti-government militia organization founded by Stewart Rhodes in 2009. Members played a significant role in the January 6 Capitol attack, with Rhodes and other leaders convicted of seditious conspiracy. The group recruited current and former military, police, and first responders. Rhodes received a 18-year prison sentence, the longest of any January 6 defendant.

Russia's largest bank, majority-owned by the Russian government. VTB Bank and Sberbank were approached about financing Trump Tower Moscow during the 2016 campaign. Michael Cohen discussed the project with a Sberbank representative. The bank has been under U.S. sanctions since 2014, with expanded sanctions after the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

New York-based commercial real estate lender that holds mortgages on multiple Trump properties totaling over $280 million. Properties include Trump Tower, 40 Wall Street, and Seven Springs estate. Trump's relationship with Ladder Capital continued even as other lenders distanced themselves. The loans were scrutinized during the NY fraud trial.

Israeli private intelligence firm founded by Joel Zamel that pitched social media manipulation services to the Trump campaign in 2016. Proposed a "Project Rome" influence campaign. George Nader paid Zamel $2 million after Trump's election victory. The company was investigated by Mueller and shut down in 2018. Staff included former Israeli intelligence operatives.