Cori Bush, a member of the “squad” of House Democrats, is under investigation by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the House Ethics Committee for alleged illegal spending on security services by her campaign.
She confirmed cooperation with the investigations and defended the use of campaign funds for security.
The investigations come amidst allegations that she spent over $750,000 of government funds on security, including payments to her husband, who reportedly lacked a private security license.
🚨BREAKING NEWS — THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT is conducting a criminal probe into @CoriBush, according to six sources familiar with the investigation.
The Justice Department subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms for records relating to the misspending of federal security money.…
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 30, 2024
“I can confirm that the Department of Justice is reviewing my campaign’s spending on security services,” Bush stated.
“BREAKING NEWS — THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT is conducting a criminal probe into @CoriBush, according to six sources familiar with the investigation,” Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman wrote on X.
“The Justice Department subpoenaed the House Sergeant at Arms for records relating to the misspending of federal security money,” he said.
These inquiries could impact her re-election campaign, particularly as she faces a well-funded primary challenge.
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