Senator Accused of Misusing Campaign Funds on Lavish Trips
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that Senator Kyrsten Sinema illegally used over $100,000 in campaign funds for personal travel, including trips to Europe, Japan, and Aspen. The complaint cites numerous expenses for personal meals and lodging, unrelated to campaign activities, occurring after Sinema announced she would not seek reelection. CREW argues these expenditures violate the Federal Election Campaign Act, and urges the FEC to investigate and refer the matter to the Department of Justice. The timing of the expenses—after her reelection announcement and with no further campaign contributions—further exacerbates the accusations.
John Q. Hosedrinker