Representative Cori Bush (D-MO), a member of the far-left “Squad” in Congress, is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly misusing government funds intended for civilian security purposes. ing.
punch bowl news first report that the Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation against Bush; The outlet cited six sources regarding the allegations.
The Justice Department on Monday subpoenaed the House Sergeant-at-Arms for records related to the misuse of federal security funds.
File/Person Cori speaks at the National Council of Incarcerated Women and Girls’ “100 Women for 100 Women” rally at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2021. Mr. Bush (D-Missouri). (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
As reported by Breitbart News, the House Clerk read a message from the Sergeant at Arms’ Office formally informing the House floor that the Department of Justice’s grand jury subpoena had been served on the Sergeant’s Office.
According to the official website of the House of Representatives,
The sergeant-at-arms is the chief law enforcement officer and the House protocol officer, responsible for maintaining order on the House side of the Capitol. The Sergeant at Arms reviews and implements all matters related to the safety and security of members of Congress and the Capitol. The Sergeant also works extensively with the U.S. Capitol Police and various intelligence agencies to assess threats to members of Congress and the Capitol.
Reports did not initially specify which House Democrats were involved in the investigation. However, one House Democrat was previously investigated by the Federal Election Commission for misappropriating campaign funds for personal safety.
As Breitbart News reported, Bush continued to pay her now-husband, Courtney Merritt, for private security even after their marriage.
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