Republicans Stealing from Charities
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8/11/23Illegally transferred $91,000 from his political campaign and a nonprofit organization to an authorized federal campaign committee supporting his candidacy using money not subject to reporting regulations to help his 2016 bid for US Congress and then hid the transactions from the FECAccording to charging documents filed by federal officials
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George SantosFmr. U.S. Representative697k697kMAGA Enthusiast1/17/23Pocketed $3,000 from a GoFundMe fundraiser meant to save a homeless veteran's dying service dog who later diedAccording to an investigative report by Patch.comCollected $50 per person at a fundraiser he hosted for animal rescue charity Friends of Pets United that did not appear to exist which makes you wonder where that money wentAccording to an investigative report by The New York Times
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Steve BannonFmr. Trump Chief StrategistLauded by Trump9/08/22Stole $1 million in donations from a "We Build the Wall" GoFundMe campaign using fake invoices and accountsAccording to charging documents filed by the Manhattan District Attorney's office
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Anthony SilvaFmr. Mayor [R-CA]10/21/19Embezzled $2.7 million from a local Boys and Girls Club over a four-year period and also used the organization's credit card for personal trips to the Philippines and Lake Tahoe, hotels, retail purchases and membership to dating website filipinocupid.comAccording to charging documents filed by federal officials
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Steve StockmanFmr. U.S. Representative34 Years in GOP3/16/17Illegally spent $1.25 million dollars in funds meant for charity on campaign and personal expenses including hot air balloon rides and a new dishwasherAllegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
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