Federal officials have launched an inquiry into donations made to the campaign of Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The investigation, initiated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), follows a complaint filed by the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, a nonprofit group focused on campaign finance oversight.
The complaint centers on 53 small-dollar donations totaling $595, which were allegedly made in the name of a 73-year-old Texas resident. According to the foundation, the individual and his family may not have been aware
of the contributions. A video shared online features the man’s wife expressing confusion about the donations and questioning their origin.
Attorney Dan Backer, representing the foundation, confirmed that the FEC has opened a case and is reviewing the submitted evidence. “There is a process in place, and the commission is now engaged in that process,” he said. No determinations have been made at this time. Read more below
