OAN Staff Avril Elfie
11:23am – Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A new report shows that Democratic Representative Jahana Hayes of Connecticut is spending about $13,000 of her campaign funds on “oysters and Martha's Vineyard'' as residents recover from deadly flooding across the state. He said he spent his time on “travels, etc.”
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According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, Mr. Hayes (D-Conn.) is planning a trip to the picturesque paradise island just 11 miles off the coast of Massachusetts and a raging storm. He spent about $12,876.74 on a trip to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) convention. in her hometown on August 18th.th.
Flooding, mudslides, and landslides caused more than $206 million in damage to roads, businesses, and homes. Two people died in the storm and more than 100 people had to be evacuated by search and rescue teams.
Federal records show Hayes spent $6,384.91 at Chicago's Sheraton Grand while attending the Democratic National Convention during the storm.
August 21stcentHayes posted a video on Facebook expressing his condolences to those affected by the floods.
“My heart goes out to everyone affected. I worked with all local agencies to do everything I could to get them as much relief as possible,” she said.
“When I started getting it, [storm] As updated in the news, I tried to book a flight back to Connecticut, but as you know, there are delays and cancellations, and the flight was just booked. ”
Shortly after, Hayes flew to Martha's Vineyard, where she spent $2,000 staying at a luxury waterfront resort and more than $1,700 dining at a restaurant specializing in oysters, caviar and lobster. Additionally, she spent $1,635 on a rental car.
republican american The newspaper, based in Hayes' hometown of Waterbury, conducted a survey in late August in which 67% of respondents said the congressman should have returned to respond to the floods and provide relief to affected residents. I found out that I did it.
Hayes has shared social media posts and press releases about the flash flood emergency response, but has only met once with federal, state and local officials on Aug. 23.rd This is to assess storm damage.
Many criticized Hayes for spending money at the resort while the storm caused damage to the area.
“It takes courage to choke on $8 oysters on Martha's Vineyard with wealthy donors while Jehanna voters suffer,” Savannah Viard, spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement. said.
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