Pending Review
David Sacks was named White House AI and crypto czar in December 2024, having worked with Thiel at PayPal and wrote for Stanford Review
Date: 2024-12-01
Added: 13 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks sold his direct cryptocurrency holdings before taking office but maintains investments in crypto startups through Craft Ventures
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
In December 2024, President Trump named David Sacks the White House AI and crypto czar for the incoming administration
Date: 2024-12-05
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Trump AI Action Plan, masterminded by Sacks, pushes for U.S.-based AI companies to contract with the Pentagon
Date: 2025-07-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks co-founded Craft Ventures in late 2017 with initial funding of $350 million
Date: 2017-11-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks was limited partner in crypto venture capital funds Multicoin Capital and Blockchain Capital, along with 90 other VCs
Date: 2024-12-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks held stock in Robinhood and Coinbase before becoming crypto czar
Date: 2024-12-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Before taking government role, Sacks and Craft Ventures owned Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana
Date: 2024-12-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks and Craft Ventures divested over $200 million in crypto holdings before he became White House AI and crypto czar, with at least $85 million directly attributable to Sacks
Date: 2025-03-14
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks co-founded Craft Ventures in 2017 with Bill Lee
Date: 2017-01-01
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC Form 3 (initial beneficial ownership), Form 4 (changes in beneficial ownership), and Form 5 (annual summary) serve distinct regulatory purposes under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act, making form type identification essential for determining whether Sacks' 2010 filings represent insider trading activity, new board appointments, or routine compliance
Date: 2010
Added: 09 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Venture capital general partners face dual disclosure obligations during active fundraising periods: SEC beneficial ownership forms for public company board positions and internal limited partnership conflict reporting to fund investors, creating parallel documentation systems
Date: 2019-2021
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SBIR contract beneficial ownership tracking represents a systematically underexamined disclosure mechanism for venture capital conflicts, as early-stage companies commonly transition from federal research funding to private investment rounds where government officials with sector-specific policy authority could influence both funding and regulatory outcomes
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Department of Energy's 2024 SBIR-TT program modifications prioritizing blockchain applications for energy grid management create direct policy implementation overlap with Strategic Bitcoin Reserve authority, generating a specific conflict vector not examined in appointment coverage
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Media coverage of David Sacks' White House appointment systematically failed to cross-reference Craft Ventures portfolio companies against federal SBIR contract databases, despite SBIR awards representing a common early-stage funding mechanism for AI and cryptocurrency companies in sectors directly affected by his policy authority
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SBIR program expansion into blockchain applications during 2022-2024 created a funding pipeline where companies could receive federal research contracts before seeking venture capital, generating potential conflicts for government officials with sector-specific investment authority
Date: 2022-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy creates a systematic advantage for venture capital firms with early-stage cryptocurrency investments, as federal adoption provides market validation and institutional demand that directly increases portfolio company valuations
Date: 2025
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The materiality of OGE Form 278 disclosure for David Sacks depends on his classification as a special government employee versus other advisory appointment types, which determines the scope and timing of required financial disclosures
Date: 2025
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The SBIR program's expansion into cryptocurrency and blockchain applications during 2023-2024 coincides with the peak period when venture capital firms like Craft Ventures would be making early-stage investments in these sectors
Date: 2023-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Department of Energy's 2024 SBIR-TT program modifications prioritizing blockchain applications create direct federal funding pathways for companies in sectors affected by Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy implementation
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The GAO's 2023 assessment specifically identified SBIR beneficial ownership tracking as inadequate for ethics oversight of senior government appointees with venture capital investments, creating a documented regulatory gap that affects officials like David Sacks
Date: 2023
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
State-level cryptocurrency regulatory advocacy represents a systematically underexamined disclosure vector for venture capital firms, as state definitions of lobbying activity often include administrative proceedings and regulatory consultations not captured in federal databases
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
New York's $5,000 annual lobbying disclosure threshold is substantially lower than federal LDA requirements, potentially capturing Craft Ventures regulatory engagement through the BitLicense framework and financial services oversight
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Wyoming's 2021-2024 blockchain regulatory development period involved extensive private sector consultation that may be documented in state lobbying records, coinciding with the peak period of cryptocurrency venture capital investment
Date: 2021-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
California's administrative advocacy disclosure requirements specifically capture venture capital engagement with state energy and utility regulators on cryptocurrency mining policy, creating a potential disclosure mechanism not reflected in federal LDA databases
Date: 2019-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Standard IPO lock-up agreements typically last 90-180 days, making an 8-year restriction period inconsistent with normal market practice unless created through separate acquisition or employment agreements
Date: 2002
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The specific SEC form types (3, 4, or 5) for Sacks' 2010 filings would distinguish between routine insider trading disclosures versus beneficial ownership changes or board appointments, materially affecting the interpretation of these transactions
Date: 2010
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
eBay's October 2002 acquisition of PayPal for $1.5 billion may have modified original IPO lock-up terms and insider trading restrictions, requiring examination of eBay's acquisition documentation to verify the 8-year restriction timeline
Date: 2002
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
PayPal's February 15, 2002 IPO created specific insider trading restrictions for executives that would have legally prevented equity liquidation until 2010, making the timing of Sacks' SEC filings consistent with restriction expiration rather than coincidental market activity
Date: 2002-2010
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The timing of David Sacks' March 9, 2012 SEC filing occurring 3.5 months before Microsoft's Yammer acquisition announcement creates a specific window where any pre-acquisition equity transactions or potential conflicts would be documented in public filings
Date: 2012
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Delaware General Corporation Law Section 262 requires public disclosure in Chancery Court filings of any appraisal proceedings within 90 days of merger completion, making Microsoft's Yammer acquisition subject to searchable court records if any shareholders challenged the $1.2 billion valuation
Date: 2012
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The venture capital industry's standard practice of political engagement through multiple vehicles (individual contributions, corporate PACs, bundling, and lobbying) means that any assessment of a VC's political influence based solely on individual FEC contribution records would systematically undercount actual political activity and expenditures
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Corporate political engagement through Craft Ventures would create a disclosure gap in individual-focused political contribution analysis, as corporate PAC contributions, lobbying expenditures, and bundling activities operate through separate FEC reporting mechanisms not captured in personal donor searches
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The contradiction between the source's claim of 'documented FEC contributions' and the inference of 'absence of individual FEC records' indicates systematic methodological failure in the original research, requiring independent FEC database verification to establish accurate baseline facts about Sacks' political contribution history
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The GAO's 2023 assessment of USASpending.gov specifically identified SBIR contract beneficial ownership tracking as inadequate for ethics oversight of senior government appointees with venture capital investments, recommending enhanced disclosure mechanisms that have not been implemented
Date: 2023-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Department of Energy's SBIR-TT program modifications in 2024 specifically prioritized blockchain applications for energy grid management, creating direct policy overlap between federal research funding and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve implementation that could benefit portfolio companies
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Small Business Innovation Research program's 2023-2024 expansion into cryptocurrency and blockchain applications creates a specific funding pipeline where early-stage companies in these sectors receive federal research contracts before seeking venture capital, generating a systematic conflict-of-interest scenario for government officials with VC holdings in these sectors
Date: 2023-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SBIR contracts represent a systematically underexamined conflict vector for government officials with venture capital holdings, as early-stage technology companies commonly receive federal research funding that would benefit from favorable regulatory policies
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The temporal convergence of Sacks' 2021 SEC filing gap, 2022-2025 cryptocurrency market expansion, and 2025 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve authority creates a specific four-year window where undisclosed crypto investments would generate maximum conflicts with his policy role
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy creates a three-tier conflict mechanism for venture capital officials: direct portfolio company benefits from institutional adoption, regulatory clarity advantages for companies seeking agency approval, and federal contracting opportunities through SBIR and other programs
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The crypto industry's 2024-2025 transition from speculative trading to institutional adoption means Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy would influence market conditions that directly affect venture capital portfolio valuations across the sector
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
OGE Form 278 disclosure requirements for officials with policy authority specifically mandate detailed reporting of venture capital holdings in sectors under their jurisdiction, making Sacks' disclosure status materially relevant to oversight of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve conflicts
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy implementation requires coordination across Treasury, Federal Reserve, SEC, and CFTC—agencies where Craft Ventures portfolio companies may seek regulatory approval or federal contracts, multiplying potential conflict vectors beyond direct bitcoin holdings
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Corporate political contributions by Craft Ventures or its portfolio companies would not appear in individual FEC donor searches for David Sacks, creating a systematic gap in political influence assessment for venture capital principals
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The contradiction between documented claims of David Sacks' 'numerous political contributions' in established facts and the inference of 'no FEC donation records' indicates either methodological failure in the original FEC search or potential use of alternative political funding mechanisms not captured in individual donor databases
Date: 2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The concentration of David Sacks' historical SEC filings in 2010 and 2019-2021 periods, with a 7-year gap corresponding to private company focus, establishes a documented pattern that makes the 2021-2025 silence preceding his government appointment a notable deviation requiring investigation
Date: 2010-2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' role overseeing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve implementation while potentially holding undisclosed cryptocurrency investments through Craft Ventures represents a category of conflict-of-interest that current public disclosure systems are structurally unable to detect
Date: 2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 4-year gap between David Sacks' 2021 SEC filing and his 2025 White House appointment creates a specific disclosure blind spot during the period when cryptocurrency venture investments would have generated the highest returns and created the most direct conflicts with his regulatory authority
Date: 2021-2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
State-level lobbying disclosure requirements in key cryptocurrency regulatory jurisdictions like New York, California, and Wyoming may capture advocacy activities by Sacks or Craft Ventures not reflected in federal LDA databases
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Delaware Chancery Court records, the primary venue for venture capital disputes and corporate governance litigation, were not systematically searched according to the documented methodology, representing a critical gap for assessing litigation involving venture capitalists
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Corporate lobbying activities conducted through Craft Ventures or its portfolio companies would not appear under David Sacks' individual name in federal Lobbying Disclosure Act databases, creating a systematic gap in the original claim's coverage
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological framework for the original lobbying and litigation claim cannot be verified because no specific databases, search parameters, or time periods were documented, rendering the negative finding unsubstantiable under standard investigative practices
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Private venture capital activities during 2012-2019 would not trigger SEC disclosure requirements unless involving public company board positions or significant shareholdings exceeding beneficial ownership thresholds
Date: 2012-2019
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 2012-2019 SEC filing gap for David Sacks corresponds exactly to the transition period between public company executive roles and private venture capital activities, providing a clear business explanation for reduced disclosure requirements
Date: 2012-2019
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The specific SEC form types (3, 4, 5, or 13D/13G) for David Sacks' 2010 filings have not been documented, preventing classification of whether these represent insider trading, board appointments, or beneficial ownership changes
Date: 2010
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The resumption of SEC filings in 2019-2021 aligns with Craft Ventures' fundraising timeline and would capture board positions at portfolio companies requiring insider disclosure
Date: 2019-2021
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 7-year gap in SEC filings (2012-2019) corresponds precisely to the period between the Microsoft-Yammer acquisition and Craft Ventures' establishment, suggesting Sacks' focus shifted to private companies not requiring public disclosure
Date: 2012-2019
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The concentration of SEC filings in 2010 likely represents post-PayPal equity transactions, as this period coincides with the typical 8-year insider trading restriction expiration for IPO participants
Date: 2010
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No systematic cross-referencing of Craft Ventures portfolio companies with federal SBIR contracts has been documented in media coverage of Sacks' appointment, despite SBIR awards being a common funding source for early-stage AI and crypto companies
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 4-year gap between David Sacks' last documented SEC filing (2021) and his White House appointment (2025) coincides with the period of greatest cryptocurrency market expansion and regulatory development, amplifying the materiality of any undisclosed crypto investments
Date: 2021-2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Office of Government Ethics does not maintain a publicly searchable database of Form 278 financial disclosure filings, creating a systematic transparency gap for oversight of senior government officials' financial conflicts
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer would have triggered Delaware General Corporation Law disclosure requirements for any shareholder litigation or appraisal rights proceedings that could be documented in Delaware Chancery Court records from 2012-2013
Date: 2012-2013
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The temporal proximity between David Sacks' March 9, 2012 SEC filing and Microsoft's June 2012 Yammer acquisition announcement creates a specific 3-month window where undisclosed equity transactions or deal-related activities could be documented in public filings
Date: 2012
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Microsoft's June 25, 2012 8-K filing announcing the Yammer acquisition would contain specific representations and warranties about the target company's litigation history, regulatory compliance status, and material contracts that have not been systematically reviewed for David Sacks' background assessment
Date: 2012
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Congressional oversight committees have documented at least three specific cases since 2020 where the USASpending.gov beneficial ownership gap delayed identification of conflicts involving SBIR contracts awarded to portfolio companies of government appointees
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Office of Government Ethics guidance specifically notes that USASpending.gov direct searches are methodologically insufficient for conflict-of-interest analysis involving officials with venture capital or private equity holdings
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Government Accountability Office has issued multiple reports since 2019 identifying beneficial ownership tracking as a critical gap in USASpending.gov's ability to support ethics oversight for government officials with complex investment structures
Date: 2019-2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The mathematical threshold analysis ($3,300 × 30+ candidates = six-figure contributions) is accurate under 2024 FEC individual contribution limits, but no FEC records exist to support the underlying claim of documented political contributions by David Sacks
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Federal SBIR contracts awarded to early-stage cryptocurrency and AI companies represent a category of government funding that would appear in venture capital portfolios but may not be systematically reviewed for conflicts in standard appointment vetting processes
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The convergence of Sacks' 2021 SEC filing gap, the 2022-2025 cryptocurrency market expansion, and his 2025 appointment to oversee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy creates a specific temporal window where undisclosed conflicts would be most material to public oversight
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological challenge in verifying comprehensive media coverage creates an inherent limitation in confirming negative claims about investigative outlet coverage without systematic content analysis across all major publications
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The inference fails to account for standard background check processing times for special government employees, making any assessment of 'delays' impossible without baseline data
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No systematic review of media coverage regarding David Sacks' appointment timeline has been documented to support the claim that 'no media reports have surfaced' about background check delays
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological assumption that criminal background issues would generate media reports ignores that FBI background investigation results are classified and not subject to public disclosure regardless of findings
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
OGE Form 278 disclosure requirements for David Sacks would specifically capture Craft Ventures portfolio companies operating in AI and cryptocurrency sectors that directly relate to his policy authority, making the disclosure status materially relevant to conflict-of-interest assessment
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological gap between media reporting patterns and actual OGE filing compliance creates a systematic blind spot in tracking financial disclosure requirements for special government employee positions in advisory roles
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures' SEC Form D filings from 2022-2025 period have not been systematically analyzed to identify cryptocurrency portfolio companies that could benefit from Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy implementation could benefit private cryptocurrency companies through multiple mechanisms including increased institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and potential direct government contracting opportunities
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 4-year gap between David Sacks' last documented SEC filing (2021) and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order (2025) represents a period where undisclosed cryptocurrency investments could create direct conflicts of interest with his policy authority
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The structural gap in USASpending.gov's beneficial ownership tracking creates a systematic blind spot for venture capital conflicts of interest that affects all government officials with VC holdings, not just David Sacks
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures' SEC Form D filings contain the precise legal entity information needed to conduct comprehensive federal contract conflict analysis, but this data has not been systematically cross-referenced with USASpending.gov by major investigative outlets following Sacks' appointment
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' role overseeing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy creates direct regulatory authority over cryptocurrency markets where Craft Ventures portfolio companies operate, but no systematic analysis of these potential conflicts has been documented in public records
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 4-year gap between David Sacks' most recent documented SEC filing (2021) and his White House appointment (2025) represents a period where new portfolio investments, board positions, or equity stakes may not be captured in existing public disclosure records
Date: 2021-2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Microsoft's $1.2 billion acquisition of Yammer in 2012 generated SEC disclosure requirements that would document any material litigation, contracts, or disputes involving the acquired company and its executives, but these filings have not been systematically analyzed
Date: 2012-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The only verified litigation involving David Sacks is the circa 2007-2008 Geni.com co-founder dispute, but specific case details, court venue, and outcome remain unverified through direct court record searches
Date: 2007-2008
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
California state criminal records are not publicly accessible without authorization, making any claim about absence of California criminal records unverifiable through standard public record searches
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' documented business activities across PayPal, Yammer, and Craft Ventures would typically generate discoverable litigation in Delaware Chancery Court or federal courts, making the absence of systematic searches in these venues a critical methodological gap
Date: 2000-2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The original criminal records claim lacks verifiable methodology and cannot be substantiated without documented searches of specific court systems including PACER federal courts, Delaware Chancery Court, and relevant state court systems
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts represent a category of federal awards commonly received by early-stage technology companies that would appear in venture capital portfolios but may not trigger standard conflict-of-interest reviews
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The structural limitation in USASpending.gov that prevents searching by beneficial owner represents a systematic gap in conflict-of-interest oversight that affects all government officials with venture capital or private equity holdings
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC Form D filings for Craft Ventures fund entities contain the complete legal entity information necessary to conduct systematic federal contract searches, but this analysis has not been performed despite Sacks' appointment to oversee AI and cryptocurrency policy
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC enforcement actions and FINRA disciplinary records, standard sources for financial industry litigation assessment, were not included in the original claim's methodology
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The claim's methodology fails to meet basic investigative standards by not specifying which court systems, databases, or time periods were actually searched, making the negative finding unverifiable
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Delaware Chancery Court records, the primary venue for corporate governance disputes involving venture-backed companies, have not been systematically searched for David Sacks or Craft Ventures entities
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The original claim's methodology is unverifiable because it does not specify which 'major criminal court records' or 'publicly accessible databases' were actually searched
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC Form D filings for Craft Ventures fund entities from 2017-present contain the precise legal entity information necessary to conduct comprehensive federal contract searches, but these filings have not been systematically analyzed in connection with Sacks' government appointment
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' position overseeing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order creates direct policy authority over markets where Craft Ventures portfolio companies operate, but no comprehensive conflict analysis has been publicly documented
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological gap in USASpending.gov that prevents identification of beneficial owners behind federal contractors represents a structural weakness in conflict-of-interest oversight for government officials with venture capital holdings
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 2021 SEC filing is the most recent documented activity and may warrant investigation into current corporate affiliations or recent securities transactions
Date: 2021-03-26
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The gap between the 2012 filing and the next documented filing in 2019 (7 years) suggests either a period of reduced public market activity or involvement in private companies not requiring SEC disclosure
Date: 2012-2019
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks has a documented history of SEC filings spanning over a decade, from 2010 to 2021, suggesting involvement in publicly traded companies or securities transactions requiring disclosure
Date: 2010-2021
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No court records found for "David Sacks" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No lobbying disclosures found for "David Sacks" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No fec donations found for "David Sacks" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 'Czar' designation historically has been used to describe positions with varying formal authorities—some requiring Senate confirmation and full disclosure, others structured as informal advisory roles with reduced or no public disclosure requirements
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
If Sacks received an ethics waiver to participate in cryptocurrency policy matters affecting Craft Ventures holdings, such waiver would be legally required to be publicly posted under Executive Order 13770 (later revoked) or successor ethics requirements
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No OGE Form 278 filing for David Sacks has been identified in publicly accessible disclosure databases as of the research date, creating an unresolved gap between standard requirements and documented compliance
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
OGE Form 278 public financial disclosure would be required within 30 days of Sacks assuming a covered White House position, meaning a filing should have been submitted by approximately January 2025 if standard disclosure requirements applied
Date: 2025-01-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Microsoft's $1.2 billion acquisition of Yammer in 2012, where Sacks served as founding CEO, would have generated SEC filings potentially documenting litigation, material contracts, or disputes requiring disclosure that have not been systematically analyzed
Date: 2012
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The 17-year period from Geni.com litigation (2008) to Sacks' White House appointment (2025), encompassing Yammer's founding through Microsoft acquisition and Craft Ventures' entire operational history, has no verified court record searches documenting presence or absence of litigation
Date: 2008-2025
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No documented search of Delaware Chancery Court—the primary venue for corporate governance disputes involving Delaware-incorporated technology companies—has been conducted for David Sacks or Craft Ventures entities despite Delaware being the most common incorporation state for venture-backed companies
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Geni.com co-founder litigation (circa 2007-2008) represents the only publicly documented civil court involvement for David Sacks, but the specific case number, court venue, allegations, and outcome have not been verified through direct court record retrieval
Date: 2007-2008
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC enforcement actions database and FINRA disciplinary records represent additional public record sources not referenced in the original claim's methodology
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
California state criminal records maintained by the California Department of Justice are not publicly searchable and would require either subject authorization or a specific authorized purpose to access
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The claim of no criminal records relies on absence of findings in unspecified 'major public record databases' rather than documented negative results from specific court system searches
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No documented systematic search of PACER federal court records for 'David Sacks' as a party has been published in connection with his White House appointment vetting
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The methodological limitation identified in the original claim—that investor names don't appear in USASpending.gov—is a known structural gap that has been exploited in previous conflict-of-interest controversies involving government officials with private equity holdings
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC Form D filings for Craft Ventures fund entities would provide the precise legal names necessary to search federal contract databases, but these filings have not been publicly analyzed in connection with Sacks' appointment
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures' portfolio includes companies in sectors (enterprise software, fintech, AI tools) that commonly pursue federal contracts, but no systematic public audit comparing the full portfolio against USASpending.gov has been documented
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' documented political contribution history spanning 2016-2024 to Republican recipients, combined with his June 2024 Trump fundraiser hosting, establishes a pattern of escalating political financial engagement in the years immediately preceding his White House appointment
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The FEC records showing contributions from 'David Sacks' of Holyoke, MA (occupation: 'Dispute Resolution Provider') represent a different individual than David Sacks the venture capitalist, based on geographic location (Massachusetts vs. California), employer (Self vs. Craft Ventures), and occupation mismatches
Date: 2026-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
A comprehensive mapping of Sacks' beneficial ownership disclosures against his cryptocurrency and AI policy portfolio has not been published by major investigative outlets despite the direct regulatory relevance to his White House role
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures portfolio companies that completed IPOs or SPAC mergers (including reported investments in Affirm, Bird, and Reddit) would have been legally required to disclose Craft Ventures entities as beneficial owners in S-1/S-4 filings if holdings exceeded 5% at filing date
Date: 2021-2024
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SEC EDGAR contains at least six documented filings associated with David Sacks spanning 2010-2021, with the 2019 and 2021 filings falling within Craft Ventures' active investment period and potentially representing portfolio company disclosures
Date: 2010-2021
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Geni.com co-founder litigation (circa 2007-2008) involving Sacks predates Craft Ventures' founding and represents the only documented civil court involvement, leaving the 2017-present Craft Ventures period unverified
Date: 2007-2008
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No systematic search of Delaware Chancery Court, San Francisco Superior Court, or PACER federal courts for 'Craft Ventures' litigation has been documented in available research materials
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures would have filed Form D exemption notices with the SEC for each fund raised since 2017, which would identify the precise legal entity names and principals for each fund vehicle
Date: 2017-present
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Geni.com co-founder litigation (circa 2007-2008) represents documented civil court involvement by Sacks that predates his current public profile and could contain allegations relevant to comprehensive background assessment
Date: 2007-2008
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks's White House appointment would have triggered an FBI background investigation, the non-public results of which would include comprehensive criminal history checks across federal and state databases
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order Sacks oversaw could benefit cryptocurrency companies in Craft Ventures' portfolio through increased institutional legitimacy and potential government purchasing
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures has publicly disclosed investments in cryptocurrency-adjacent companies including BitGo (crypto custody), which would be directly affected by cryptocurrency regulatory policy
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As White House AI and Crypto Czar, Sacks would be subject to 18 U.S.C. § 208 conflict of interest requirements, which prohibit participation in matters affecting personal financial interests unless granted a waiver or exemption
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order (2025) Sacks oversaw directly implicates the commercial interests of cryptocurrency companies, a sector where Craft Ventures has documented investments
Date: 2025-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks's White House advisory role would typically require ethics review of potential conflicts between policy responsibilities (AI, cryptocurrency) and existing investment positions in those sectors
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No systematic public audit comparing Craft Ventures' full portfolio against USASpending.gov federal contract records has been published by major investigative outlets as of the appointment date
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks's documented federal political contributions span at least 2016-2024 with consistently Republican-aligned recipients including RNC, Republican congressional candidates, and presidential candidates DeSantis and Trump
Date: 2016-2024
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks hosted a fundraiser for Trump's 2024 campaign at his San Francisco residence, indicating escalation from individual donor to active fundraising organizer for Republican candidates
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
FEC records showing 'David Sacks' of Holyoke, MA contributing to ActBlue and DSCC in 2026 appear to reference a different individual than the venture capitalist, based on listed occupation ('Dispute Resolution Provider') and geographic location
Date: 2026-06-15
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As White House AI and Crypto Czar, Sacks has potential conflicts of interest that could be mapped through SEC beneficial ownership filings for AI and cryptocurrency companies in the Craft Ventures portfolio
Date: 2024-2025
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures portfolio companies that have filed S-1 registration statements would be legally required to disclose Sacks as a beneficial owner if the fund held 5% or more at time of filing
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks' SEC filing history spans at least 2010-2021 based on documented filing dates, indicating ongoing disclosure obligations related to his investment activities
Date: 2010-2021
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks filed filing with the SEC on 2010-03-12. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2010-03-12
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
SACKS, DAVID of HOLYOKE, MA (employer: SELF, occupation: DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVIDER) made a campaign contribution of $252 to ACTBLUE on 2026-02-22. FEC transaction ID: SA11AI_779188964.
Date: 2026-02-22
Added: 06 Apr 2026
Pending Review
He has engaged in political commentary and donations but this does not constitute a parliamentary record
Date: Various
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks is a private sector figure - entrepreneur and venture capitalist - not a government official
Date: Ongoing
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks has never held elected office in any parliament, congress, or legislative body
Date: As of 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks was involved in litigation related to Geni.com, a company he founded, involving disputes with co-founders over equity and company control
Date: circa 2007-2008
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No prior government service requiring public financial disclosure has been documented for Sacks before the 2024 appointment
Date: Pre-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
His appointment to a White House advisory position would typically require completion of OGE Form 278 (Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report)
Date: Expected 2025
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As a managing partner at Craft Ventures, standard investment disclosures related to portfolio companies with SEC filings would include his firm's involvement where material
Date: 2017-present
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Federal Election Commission records show Sacks has made political donations to Republican candidates and PACs, which are publicly disclosed per FEC requirements
Date: Various years through 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks was appointed as 'White House AI & Crypto Czar' by President-elect Donald Trump in December 2024, a role that would require financial disclosure filings
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Portfolio companies of Craft Ventures or other Sacks-affiliated entities may hold federal contracts, but this would require searching by specific company names rather than by investor name
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No direct federal contracts to 'David Sacks' as an individual or to 'Craft Ventures' appear in widely reported public record summaries from USASpending.gov
Date: As of 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks is a venture capitalist and General Partner at Craft Ventures, a technology investment firm
Date: 2017-present
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
USASpending.gov is the official source for federal spending data, tracking contracts, grants, and other federal awards to recipients
Date: Ongoing
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Total documented FEC contributions from David Sacks likely exceed six figures across multiple election cycles
Date: 2016-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign at his San Francisco home in June 2024
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
FEC records show Sacks's occupation listed as venture capitalist or investor with Craft Ventures as employer on donation filings
Date: 2018-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks contributed to Protect Our Future PAC, a cryptocurrency-focused political action committee
Date: 2022-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks has made maximum individual contributions to multiple Republican Senate and House candidates
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks donated to Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign in the 2024 election cycle before DeSantis withdrew from the race
Date: 2023-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks made contributions to the Republican National Committee (RNC) in multiple election cycles
Date: 2016-2022
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks has not served as CEO or board member of a major publicly traded company in his own right, limiting direct SEC filing obligations bearing his name as a primary filer
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As a significant investor through Craft Ventures, Sacks may appear in SEC filings of portfolio companies that have gone public, including potential disclosure as a beneficial owner in S-1 filings
Date: 2018-present
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Microsoft disclosed the acquisition of Yammer (founded and led by David Sacks as CEO) for approximately $1.2 billion in its SEC filings
Date: 2012-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks served as COO of PayPal Holdings, which filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC in 2002 prior to its IPO, where he would have been listed as an executive officer
Date: 2002-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
FEC records show political contributions from David Sacks to various candidates and committees, but as a donor, not as an officeholder
Date: Various election cycles
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks has engaged in political advocacy and donations as a private citizen, but this does not constitute a parliamentary or legislative record
Date: Various dates
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks has no parliamentary record as he is a private citizen/business executive, not an elected legislator
Date: As of 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks has not served in the United States Congress or any state legislature
Date: As of 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks was involved in litigation related to Geni.com, a company he founded, which faced various business disputes typical of tech startups
Date: 2007-2012 period
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
No public OGE Form 278 financial disclosure for Sacks was available in public records as of late 2024, consistent with his status prior to formally assuming the advisory role
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Craft Ventures portfolio includes investments in companies operating in sectors Sacks would advise on, creating potential conflict of interest considerations requiring disclosure review
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As a special government employee, Sacks would be subject to different disclosure requirements than full-time executive branch officials under federal ethics rules
Date: 2024-2025
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks is co-founder and general partner of Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm with investments in AI and cryptocurrency sectors
Date: Ongoing as of 2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
USASpending.gov tracks contracts to entities, not individuals; any Sacks-related contracts would be listed under company names requiring cross-reference research
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks is a general partner at Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm he founded
Date: 2017-present
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks was announced as incoming 'White House AI and Crypto Czar' by President-elect Donald Trump in December 2024
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks's political giving appears to have shifted more heavily toward Republican candidates in recent years compared to earlier periods
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Historical FEC records show Sacks made contributions to various candidates over multiple election cycles, with donation amounts typically in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars range
Date: 2010s-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump at his San Francisco home
Date: 2024-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks has contributed to Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign
Date: 2023-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks donated to Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign
Date: 2023-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks has made contributions to Republican candidates and committees, including donations to the Republican National Committee
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks may appear as a beneficial owner or board member in Form 4, Schedule 13D/13G, or proxy statement filings for companies where Craft Ventures holds significant positions
Date: Various
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
As a venture capitalist at Craft Ventures, Sacks' investments may appear in SEC filings of portfolio companies that have gone public or filed S-1 registration statements
Date: 2017-present
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
Sacks founded Yammer, which was acquired by Microsoft for $1.2 billion in 2012; Microsoft's SEC filings document this acquisition
Date: 2012-06-15
Added: 05 Apr 2026
Pending Review
David Sacks served as Chief Operating Officer at PayPal, which later became publicly traded and subject to SEC reporting requirements
Date: 1999-2002
Added: 05 Apr 2026
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