Ranked by audacity. Both parties represented equally. If you betrayed the public trust, you're on the wall.
Republican wing
MM
Mitch McConnell
Senate Minority Leader · Kentucky
The charges
Received over $45M from pharmaceutical industry over career. Consistently blocked drug price negotiation legislation. Married into a shipping dynasty with deep China ties while positioning himself as a China hawk.
DC
Dick Cheney
Former VP · Wyoming
The charges
Former Halliburton CEO who became VP and steered billions in no-bid Iraq war contracts back to Halliburton. Championed torture policy. Pushed intelligence fabrications to justify the Iraq invasion.
LG
Lindsey Graham
Senator · South Carolina
The charges
Voted for every military authorization since 2001. Top recipient of defense contractor money in the Senate. Publicly opposes wars, then votes to fund them every single time without exception.
Democrat wing
NP
Nancy Pelosi
Former Speaker · California
The charges
Her family's stock portfolio consistently outperformed the market during her tenure as Speaker. Traded tech stocks while chairing antitrust hearings on tech companies. Blocked STOCK Act strengthening legislation.
CS
Chuck Schumer
Senate Majority Leader · New York
The charges
Wall Street's top Senate recipient for two decades. Opposed the reinstatement of Glass-Steagall after the 2008 crash. Positioned as a working-class champion while blocking financial reform at every turn.
JB
Joe Biden
Former President · Delaware
The charges
Authored the 1994 Crime Bill. Championed the 2005 Bankruptcy Bill written by credit card companies. Represented Delaware — the corporate incorporation capital — for 36 years while calling himself Middle Class Joe.