A Pennsylvania Republican running for Congress says he has put the equivalent of $500,000 raised during his legal career into a trust fund for his children, The Daily Caller exclusively reports. This is reported in a video obtained by.
Mark Hawk, a pro-life activist running to represent Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, can be seen on video being asked during Monday’s candidate forum where $500,000 went. Sources sent the caller a video of Houk exchanging $500,000 with a woman.
“$500,000? Tell her about the $500,000, where did the $500,000 go? Tell her, tell her where the $500,000 went. That’s my child. It’s in a trust fund for my children. It’s in a trust fund for my children,” Hawk said in the video. told the unidentified woman.
“Look at his temperament,” says the woman.
“Oh, dear God, honey. God bless you,” Hawk says back to her. (Related: Father whose home was raided by the FBI is found not guilty on federal charges of assaulting abortion worker)
women specifically asked about money raised GiveSendGo has been active on behalf of Hauck’s family and appears to be still active. He raised more than $413,000. The family foundation says the donations “will be used to help the family with necessary expenses.”
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The seat Mr. Hock is running for is currently held by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. The primary election will be held on April 23rd.
Houk, a pro-life father of seven, made headlines after being targeted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He was accused of assaulting a clinic attendant in October 2021 outside a Philadelphia-based family planning system, which was later raided by about 15 FBI agents armed with guns. He was arrested in front of the child. (Related: Wife of pro-life father arrested at gunpoint sues Justice Department, says ordeal caused three miscarriages and infertility)
Mr. Fook was acquitted of all charges last year.hock family told the Philadelphia Examiner The funds were raised as a safety net in case he ends up in prison or continues to be persecuted by the government for his pro-life beliefs.
Houck has raised nearly $100,000 for his campaign. according to Spacious and free. He reportedly said he needed at least $500,000 to compete with Fitzpatrick.
“After being indicted and facing 11 years in prison and $350,000 in fines for my husband and no support from members of Congress, a caring person decided to help me and my seven children with GiveSendGo. They helped us get started,” Fook’s wife said. The caller released a statement through his campaign. “These funds were supposed to be used for the welfare of me and my seven children. I am saddened that such heinous smear tactics are once again being used to victimize me and my children. , very embarrassing but not surprising. For the record, these funds were issued in my name and I, with the help of a tax attorney, I set aside money in a trust fund for my children.”
