Santos target of another watchdog complaint alleging misuse of campaign funds
The complaint alleges Santos used his campaign funds to pay for expenses related to his business and private life, including rent and flights to Florida. Another watchdog group has filed a complaint against Rep. George Santos, alleging the embattled congressman misused his campaign finances, received excessive donations and failed to file disclosure reports on time. Accountable.US, a progressive watchdog group, filed the complaint Friday asking the Federal Election Commission to investigate. While Santos has been under the microscope for lying about parts of his background, the complaint adds to the growing legal questions about his campaign's finances. MORE: Santos drama puts House Republicans in political bind “Our complaint uncovers evidence that George Santos likely broke campaign finance laws by illegally using campaign funds on personal expenses and his business, and by accepting thousands in funds that exceed legal campaign limits,” Kyle Herrig, the president of Accountable....