Vectors of Grift
By Catherine Austin Fitts
October 7, 2026
Editor’s Note: Catherine recently co-authored an article with Mike Robinson of UK Column that described the extraordinary levels of grift in the U.S. government. In preparation, Catherine wrote a catalog of 21 popular models of political grift, with examples to help the reader understand and identify what is happening.
The 21 models include:
- Insider Trading
- Support of Industry Legislation and Promotions
- Bribes and Kickbacks
- Undisclosed Gifts
- Enforcement and Pardons
- Contracting
- Venture and Investments
- Transfer of Market Share
- Real Estate Acquisition and Development
- Oil and Gas Development
- Metals and Mining Development
- Piratization
- Starting Wars
- Litigation Tribute (Settlements as Tax)
- Self-Compensation
- Access Selling / Pay-to-Play Donations
- Bailouts for Friends
- Government Equity Stakes (Crony State Capitalism)
- Tariff Favoritism and Arbitrage
- Family and Official Portfolio Conflicts (Revolving Door)
- Disguised Payments (Licensing and Side Deals)
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