GOP Governor Candidate’s Wife Defends Husband Over Biden Donation ‘Error’
Summary
Wendy Drummond, wife of Oklahoma GOP governor candidate Gentner Drummond, explained a $1,000 donation to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign was a mistake she made using a shared credit card. The donation was refunded, and she said no money was given to Biden. The issue has become a point of attack in the Republican primary race ahead of the June 16 election.Key Facts
- Gentner Drummond is running for governor of Oklahoma in the Republican primary.
- A $1,000 donation to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign was mistakenly recorded under Drummond’s name.
- The donation was refunded after the campaign said it was an error.
- Wendy Drummond said she tried to donate without her husband knowing but used a joint credit card, so the payment appeared under his name.
- Oklahoma is a strongly Republican state where the GOP primary usually decides the next governor.
- Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Mazzei, another GOP candidate in the race.
- The primary election will be on June 16, with a runoff on August 25 if no candidate wins a majority.
- Candidates are criticizing each other’s political records and loyalties in a close contest.
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