Conservative Think Tank Feeds Trump Allies with Targeted Information on Democratic Groups

A think tank fuels Trump's policies against Democrats, supplying research used to investigate and defund progressive organizations.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A conservative nonprofit has become a key source of information for the Trump administration and its allies, influencing policy decisions against Democratic-aligned groups and progressive causes.

The Capital Research Center (CRC), led by Scott Walter, has provided reports that have shaped legal actions, congressional debates, and environmental policy shifts. These materials have been cited in investigations into George Soros-funded foundations and in arguments defending coal as a safe energy source, despite regulatory rollbacks.

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Walter’s group has also been used to fill gaps left by scientists and industry experts in shaping U.S. climate policy. His research has been referenced by federal prosecutors, included in congressional hearings, and cited by House Republicans in their push to challenge environmental grants. Despite claims of neutrality, the CRC has a history of publishing content that has not held up under scrutiny, including on climate science and public health issues.

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