During President-elect Donal J. Trump’s campaign,  he promised to protect hard-working Americans from big banks, Wall Street, and powerful special interests that politicians cater to. Will Trump as President live up to those promises? The group Allied Progress, a nationwide nonprofit grass root organization that uses hard-hitting research and creative campaigns to hold powerful special interests accountable and empower hardworking Americans, has the intention to make Trump keep his word with accountability checks. Allied Progress director Karl Frisch made a statement about Trump keeping his promise:

“Among other things, President-elect Trump’s campaign was built on the notion that big banks, financial institutions, powerful special interests, and the corrupt politicians that do their bidding have taken advantage of America’s working class. On this we can agree. Unfortunately, as is all too often the case, those who gain power can become captive to the very special interests that they once derided.”

In the weeks and months ahead, Allied Progress will hold the President-elect’s transition and eventual administration accountable for its cabinet and staffing decisions as well as the policies it pursues. The following questions will help show if Trump will follow through with this promises: