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Wisconsin Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

  • Derrick Van OrdenDerrick Van OrdenU.S. Representative [R-WI]Twitter iconInstagram iconFacebook icon58k
    7/28/23
    Falsely attacked pages as not being respectful of the history and grandeur of the US Capitol around midnight after hosting a party in his office during which he presumably consumed too much alcohol
    According to an exclusive report by the New York Post

Wisconsin Republican Judge Scandals

  • Michael GablemanMichael GablemanFmr. Justice [R-WI]
       
    6/10/22
    Repeatedly refused to answer a judge's direction questions about his sham 2020 election investigation even though he was ordered to do so and was eventually held in contempt for his behavior
    According to a ruling by a Wisconsin state judge

Wisconsin Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • David EstensonDavid EstensonFmr. State Sen. Nominee
       
    9/20/22
    Grabbed a young woman's hand and forced it on his exposed penis without her consent during a party
    9/20/22
    Unsuccessfully tried to coax an underage 20-year-old female he provided alcohol to into giving him sexual favors in order to avoid an underage drinking ticket after he got caught with her in a bar and had to safe face because he was a police officer
    9/20/22
    Threatened to plant illegal contraband in his 19-year-old lady friend's car if she ever told anyone about their sexual escapades that sometimes took place while he was on duty at police headquarters
    9/20/22
    Hypocritically committed multiple crimes including alleged sexual coercion, physical assault, blackmail and consuming alcohol with a minor while also being a police officer who was sworn to enforce the law
    According to an exclusive report by the Trempealeau County Times
  • Peter SchmidtPeter SchmidtFmr. State Representative
       
    8/24/22
    Performed oral sex on another man while also hypocritically portraying himself as a “strong conservative and Christian” who advocated against LGBT rights
    According to news reports from credible media outlets

Wisconsin Republican City Official Scandals

  • John SweeneyJohn SweeneyCity Council Member [R-WI]
       
    1/07/25
    Drove over a raised curb and drunkenly passed out in his car with the engine running in a Taco Bell parking lot around midnight, couldn't tell responding officers where he came from or where he lived, refused a breathalyzer test and was caught with a firearm on his person in violation of state law
    According to charging documents filed by local officials

Other Wisconsin Republican Scandals

  • Kenneth ChesebroKenneth ChesebroTrump Campaign AdvisorMAGA Enthusiast
    6/04/24
    Conspired with others to submit forged elector paperwork that falsely asserted Donald Trump won the state of Wisconsin in the 2020 election
    According to charging documents filed by state officials