buckraking

[ buhk-reyk-ing ]

noun

, Slang.

1. the practice of accepting large sums of money for speaking to special interest groups.

Word History and Origins

Origin of buckraking¹

1945–50; modeled on muckraking ( muckrake ( def ) )

Example Sentences

The only real change from the last three debates was that Biden briefly had to defend his son’s buckraking in Ukraine.

From Fox News

Instead, Biden attacks Trump in speeches, and in a Washington Post op-ed, but avoids having to talk about Hunter’s buckraking.

From Fox News

At least Bill and Hillary put off their offensive buckraking until after they had left public office.

From The Guardian

This activity is called “buckraking,” which TruthWiki defines as “the practice of accepting large sums of money for speaking to special interest or business groups, especially when viewed as compromising the objectivity of journalists.”

From Salon

What’s more, Obama’s buckraking will turn out to be quite redistributive itself.

From Slate