Sen. Ruben Gallego under investigation for suspected campaign finance violations
Summary
Senator Ruben Gallego is being investigated by federal authorities for possibly misusing campaign funds on family trips and childcare. The Senate Ethics Committee found no rule violations in a separate inquiry, but the federal probe is ongoing.Key Facts
- Sen. Ruben Gallego faces a federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations.
- He allegedly used campaign money for trips to places like the Caribbean, Miami, Nantucket, and Puerto Rico.
- Campaign funds can be used for childcare if it directly relates to campaign work, according to election rules.
- The Senate Ethics Committee ended a separate investigation, finding no misconduct or rule violations by Gallego.
- Gallego is a Democrat from Arizona.
- His spokesperson said the new investigation follows the Ethics Committee clearing him of accusations.
- The Department of Justice has not yet commented on the investigation.
- ABC News has asked Gallego’s office for a comment but has not yet received a response.
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