James Fishback’s Byron Donalds Allegation Is ‘Absolutely False’—DOJ
Summary
The Department of Justice confirmed that Florida Republican Representative Byron Donalds is not under investigation, contradicting allegations made by his primary rival James Fishback. Fishback claimed that a federal investigation into another congressman, Cory Mills, had expanded to include Donalds, but these claims were denied by the DOJ and Donalds’ spokesperson.Key Facts
- James Fishback accused Byron Donalds of being under federal investigation, based on information from a whistleblower.
- The DOJ spokesperson said the claim that Donalds is under investigation is "absolutely false."
- Byron Donalds’ spokesman called the allegations baseless and defamatory.
- Congressman Cory Mills is under a House Ethics Committee investigation related to financial and sexual misconduct accusations.
- Fishback shared some documents to support his claims, but these have not been independently verified.
- Fishback stated that Donalds and Mills deserve the presumption of innocence but argued voters deserve transparency.
- Donalds remains the leading candidate in the Republican primary for Florida governor, with President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
- Fishback said he will not use the allegations in campaign ads, framing his concern as voter transparency rather than politics.
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