Former independent deputy prosecutor Sol Wisenberg said Tuesday that the Justice Department's investigation into Democratic Sen. Cori Bush's security spending is “serious” and that he typically criticizes conservatives and Republicans for “very political ”.
The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Bush's security spending, including thousands of dollars to her husband. Bush spent more than $30,000 on her own security, according to the congresswoman's April 2021 quarterly financial report.
Weisenberg noted that the Justice Department's actions during the Biden administration made the investigation into Bush noteworthy. (Related: 'You're a disgrace': Lindsey Graham tells Congressional 'squad' members to 'shut up')
“The Department of Justice is not a right-wing organization and has been very political and hostile to conservatives and Republicans, so I think the fact that they're actively investigating it is very important,” Weisenberg told Fox News host. told the person. Laura Ingraham.
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Bush, who has called for defunding the police, is married to security guard Courtney Merritt. Campaign finance records show Merritt has received more than $60,000 in payments from the Bush campaign for “security services” starting in 2022.
“I'm very concerned, but keep in mind the 500,000 number you mentioned, which is astronomical compared to the security numbers that most members of Congress spend,” Weisenberg said. he said. “So I would be very concerned if I were her. There are three practical questions. First, were these costs necessary? Were they fair market value? And, perhaps most importantly, What matters is how they were reported. All very pertinent questions.”
Mr. Ingraham then played a video of Mr. Merritt being asked by a reporter about what he had done on the campaign trail.
“When you're under criminal investigation, it's very important to think things through,” Weisenberg said. “And what you say when you confront the press in a situation like this becomes very important. No, you won't be prosecuted for it, but it will help prove intent. So he You need to be careful.”
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