Gallego hit with DOJ investigation for campaign finance violations
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is under federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations.
TL;DR
- Sen. Ruben Gallego is under federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations.
- The investigation stems from a whistleblower complaint.
- The Senate Ethics Committee previously investigated Gallego for similar allegations but closed its probe without finding evidence of wrongdoing.
- Gallego denies any wrongdoing and claims the accusations are politically motivated.
- Allegations in the ethics investigation included using campaign funds for personal expenses like vacations and Super Bowl tickets.