Karoline for Congress’s campaign committee failed to raise any funds in the second quarter of the year and made no progress in paying off its considerable debt. This debt primarily stems from accepting illegal campaign contributions that have largely not been returned. The committee reported that it had already spent the illicit funds and had no cash available. Significant debts are owed to various individuals and firms, including former New Hampshire Governor Craig Benson and several consulting and polling companies.
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A NOTUS report reveals that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt concealed nearly $300,000 in campaign debt from her 2022 congressional run, significantly amending financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission after joining the Trump administration. This debt largely stems from illegal over-limit campaign contributions that should have been refunded months prior, per federal law. The amended filings show the funds were already spent, raising concerns of a conflict of interest as Leavitt seeks to repay the debt. The FEC is currently investigating the matter.
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Brooklyn real estate developer Erden Arkan pleaded guilty to conspiring with a Turkish consular official to make illegal campaign contributions to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign. Arkan reimbursed employees for donations, enabling Adams to fraudulently obtain public matching funds. Prosecutors presented evidence including recordings and emails demonstrating the conspiracy, alleging that Adams solicited the donations. This plea marks the first guilty verdict in the broader bribery and campaign finance indictment against Adams, who maintains his innocence.
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John Q. Hosedrinker