Arr, me hearties! 'Tis said that Cori Bush be facin' the wrath o' the Justice Department fer misusin' security booty!
2024-01-30
Arrr! Lass Cori Bush, a representative from the land o' Mo., be findin' herself in a mighty pickle! Word be spreadin' that she be under investigation by the King's Justice Department for a merry misuse o' security funds. Yo ho ho, troubles be brewin' for this lass!
The Justice Department is investigating Representative Cori Bush, a member of the Squad, for alleged misuse of government funds intended for her security. The probe is focused on the improper spending of federal security money. A subpoena announcement related to the investigation was read on the House floor, indicating the seriousness of the matter. Both the Justice Department and Bush's office declined to comment on the investigation.Speculation concerning the nature of the DOJ probe was initially linked to the January 6th events, but sources have since pointed to Bush instead. Notably, Bush has spent over $500,000 on her own private security while advocating for defunding the police. This has garnered attention and criticism, particularly as her husband, Cortney Merritts, has received more than $100,000 in payments from her campaign for security services.
In March 2023, Bush faced two complaints from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in relation to security payments made to her husband. The Committee to Defeat the President alleged that Bush violated campaign finance laws by paying Merritts $60,000 for security services in 2022, despite him lacking the necessary license. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) also filed a complaint calling for an FEC investigation into whether Bush misused campaign funds for personal use.
The investigation into Bush's alleged misuse of government funds for security is ongoing, with the Justice Department conducting a criminal probe. The outcome of the investigation and any potential consequences for Bush will depend on the findings and legal implications of the case.