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politics2 years ago

DeSantis's Campaign Funding Scandal: Ties with Super PAC Exposed

A campaign watchdog group has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (F.E.C.) against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and a super PAC supporting his presidential bid, alleging illegal campaign coordination. The complaint argues that the super PAC, Never Back Down, effectively served as DeSantis's campaign by providing various support, including private air travel, funding ground operations, and hosting events. DeSantis and his wife allegedly provided guidance on messaging to the super PAC. The F.E.C. will review the case, but its evenly divided composition may result in a deadlock. The chaos within Never Back Down is expected to concern Republican donors who are increasingly supporting former Governor Nikki Haley as an alternative to DeSantis.

politics2 years ago

Trump Campaign Warns State GOPs Against Super PAC Activities, Targeting DeSantis

Donald Trump's campaign has sent a letter to all state Republican parties arguing that they cannot work with a super PAC as if it represents a candidate, specifically targeting the well-funded Never Back Down organization supporting Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign. The letter warns that state parties facilitating illegal coordination between a candidate and a super PAC could face civil or criminal penalties. Trump has been using his influence across state Republican parties to solidify his position as the frontrunner in the GOP primary and has encouraged rules that favor him in the selection of delegations that will decide the GOP nominee.