Last Updated on July 25, 2023
A recent revelation by Laura Loomer has exposed the Federal Election Commission (FEC) records pertaining to Ron DeSantis for President campaign’s use of campaign funds to pay off American Express Credit Cards. According to campaign law, candidates who spend more than $200 on a credit card are required to provide a detailed explanation for their spending. However, DeSantis for President failed to provide specific reasoning for the expenditures, which could potentially constitute a campaign violation.
Loomer took to Twitter to share a photo from the FEC records, showcasing the massive payments made by the DeSantis campaign exceeding $100,000. In the caption of the photo, Loomer raised concerns over the potential misuse of campaign funds, stating, “It appears that @RonDeSantis may be using his campaign funds to pay off his personal America Express credit card.”
Notably, Loomer emphasized the unusual nature of campaigns having credit cards, as they are typically only allowed to have debit cards. She further highlighted her findings from the FEC disbursements, stating, “@RonDeSantis has used campaign funds to pay off hundreds of thousands of dollars of charges on his American Express credit card.”
Drawing attention to DeSantis’ failure to provide details on the credit card payments to the FEC, Loomer questioned, “What exactly did DeSantis spend nearly $324,000 on that was paid for on his AMEX credit card?” In her tweet, she pointed out that one payment on June 13, 2023, amounted to $175,589.20, labeled as a “credit card payment,” while another payment of $148,347.66 was made on June 23, 2023. Loomer emphasized that campaign expenses are supposed to be itemized, further fueling suspicions surrounding DeSantis’ credit card spending.
Interestingly, further examination of the FEC records revealed that DeSantis did provide the specific purpose for a $5,764.08 American Express credit card payment, which was designated for travel on June 23, 2023. This discrepancy raises concerns about the selective nature of DeSantis’ disclosure regarding credit card payments.
Given the lack of specificity in DeSantis’ FEC reports, it is highly probable that the substantial payments made through the credit card were for personal expenses. This raises questions about the legality and ethicality of using campaign funds for personal purposes.
It is surprising that the FEC has not initiated an investigation into Ron DeSantis’ credit card spending. One possible explanation could involve the presence of globalist Deep State bureaucrats within the FEC, who may have a vested interest in DeSantis winning the election.
This contrast in treatment raises the question of whether former President Donald Trump would have faced legal consequences for similar FEC reporting violations if he had been in DeSantis’ position. The discrepancy in accountability further highlights potential biases within the political and regulatory systems.
In conclusion, Laura Loomer’s exposure of the FEC records surrounding Ron DeSantis’ use of campaign funds to pay off his American Express credit card raises serious concerns regarding campaign finance law violations. The lack of specific reasoning for the significant credit card payments and the discrepancy in disclosure further add to suspicions of potential misuse of campaign funds. The contrasting treatment by the FEC in investigating similar violations involving different political figures underscores the need for greater transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
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