Democratic politicians have long been at the center of corruption scandals, from former New York City Mayor William “Boss” Tweed to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, but in 2024, left-wing double-dealing It may have been a year like no other for the sector.

So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of this year’s funniest incidents of alleged fraud by Democrats. (Related: Biden pardons multiple public officials, Democratic politicians convicted of corruption)

1. D.C. City Council member who claimed Jews controlled the weather arrested for allegedly accepting envelopes stuffed with cash

Democratic D.C. City Councilman Trayon White Sr. was indicted on bribery charges in August for allegedly agreeing to accept $156,000 in bribes in exchange for pressuring public officials to extend lucrative government contracts. It was done. At the time of his arrest, White had reportedly received four cash payments totaling $35,000, as well as trips to Las Vegas, Nevada and the Dominican Republic.

“What do you want me to do? No, I don’t want to feel like I have to give something to get something. We’re better than that,” White said with $10,000 in cash. He was given an envelope containing $5,000, he told a confidential source before slipping it into his jacket pocket, according to an arrest affidavit from the FBI’s Washington field office. state.

The $156,000 was reportedly 3% of a $5.2 million contract for two youth violence prevention programs, and White reportedly paid Neighborhood Safety Action and D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services officials in exchange for kickbacks. He reportedly agreed to put pressure on him to extend his contract. .

Despite his arrest in August, White successfully won reelection in D.C.’s 8th District in November. win The vote rate was almost 84%. White means disciple Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Marion Barry, who was caught on camera smoking crack in 1992 and was found to have offered sex to a former model, won nearly 70 percent of the vote in the 8th District.

In 2018, after a snowstorm in Washington, D.C., Mr. White suggested that Jewish bankers were controlling the weather, saying: You guys better pay attention to this climate control, hey, this climate control… DC keeps saying, “We are a resilient city.” And it’s a model based on the Rothschild family controlling the climate to cause natural disasters that they can pay to own the city, dude. be careful. “

Rothschild family teeth A wealthy Jewish banker.

2. New Jersey senator who hid hundreds of thousands of gold bars in his home is found guilty of accepting bribes from Egyptian government

Bob Menendez, now a former Democratic state senator from New Jersey, was convicted in July on federal corruption and bribery charges. bribery and corruption A plan between three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. The court found Menendez guilty of lobbying for Egyptian interests in exchange for bribes, and the senator told colleagues he had advocated for military aid to Egypt and provided personnel information related to the U.S. embassy in Cairo. A letter was sent to the country to provide it.

Authorities searched the former senator’s home and found more than $480,000 in valuables. cash Hidden throughout the grounds, New Jersey businessman buys luxury car and more than $100,000 for his wife gold bars.

BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty.

The senator is said to have accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to support the Egyptian government.

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Despite his conviction, Menendez maintained his innocence and said after his conviction that he was “nothing but a patriot.” [his] “I am very disappointed in the jury’s decision,” he said. As part of his defense, the former senator tried to pin some of the accusations on his wife. claim She took gold and cash payments and hid them from him.

Prior to the Egyptian bribery charges, Menendez was charged in 2015 with accepting $1 million worth of gifts and campaign funds from longtime friends in exchange for political favors, including from foreign friends. This included securing visas for multiple girlfriends.

The Democratic-controlled Senate Select Committee on Ethics began its investigation only after Menendez’s criminal proceedings concluded. dropped The investigation followed when he resigned in August. When the Daily Caller News Foundation asked the commissioners in February why they had not yet begun an investigation into Menendez, all of them declined to answer.

Meanwhile, the House Ethics Committee conducted an investigation into former Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and George Santos of New York.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian arrive in U.S. District Court. Federal prosecutors charged Menendez and Arslanian with bribery and extortion. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP, Getty Images)

3. Democratic power broker and Camden mayor indicted on racketeering charges in real estate scheme

Menendez is not the only Garden State Democrat to be arrested on corruption charges in 2024; in June, southern New Jersey power broker George Norcross was indicted on racketeering charges.

Mr. Norcross was accused by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin of using his political connections to force rival real estate developers out of properties and secure favorable deals for his business. In one case, party officials allegedly pressured a nonprofit group to sell the property to a developer for a fraction of its value, and sold the property to a Norcross-affiliated developer for a net profit of $125,000. However, Platkin claimed he could have sold it for millions of dollars.

“The Camden Mayor’s Office directed the nonprofit’s leadership to meet regularly with Philip Norcross and then update Norcross on the progress of the contract,” Platkin claimed. “At the direction of city officials, nonprofit leaders met regularly with Philip Norcross and were pressured to comply with Norcross Corporation’s instructions or face repercussions.”

Cooper Health, the health care provider where Norcross served as chairman of the board, ultimately gained control of the property and used legislation that the Norcross companies helped write to reduce state tax liability on the building from 2016 to 2022. We collected over $27 million in deductions,” Platkin said.

Before his indictment, Norcross served as a member of the Democratic National Committee. explained He was named “New Jersey’s most powerful non-elected political official” by the New York Times.

Former Democratic Camden Mayor Dana Redd also accused Platkin of being involved in the scheme, along with Norcross’ brother Phillip, his personal attorney William Tambussi, and local business leaders Sidney Brown and John O’Donnell. was charged with extortion.

CAMDEN, NJ – AUGUST 21: Camden Mayor Dana Redd (R) and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speak during a press conference to announce the new superintendent of the Camden School District on August 21, 2013 in Camden, New Jersey. . (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

4. New York City Mayor Indicted on Bribery Charges

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears in federal court following his arraignment on bribery and fraud charges in New York City on September 27, 2024. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Last, but certainly not least, Democratic Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on bribery charges in September, and the Southern District of New York was charged with accepting bribes from wealthy foreign businessmen and wealthy individuals. “Solicited and received improper valuable benefits, including travel.” At least one Turkish government official is trying to gain influence over him. ”

After receiving campaign donations and free air travel from Turkish authorities, Adams allegedly facilitated the opening of a new Turkish consulate in September 2021 without a fire inspection. According to Toward a Department of Justice indictment. He is also accused of attempting to conceal his ties to the state by failing to disclose his travel allowance in the annual financial disclosures he is required to file as a New York City employee.

The New York mayor has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and suggested the charges were political retaliation from the White House for criticizing the Biden administration’s “broken immigration policies.” Adams has also spoken highly of President-elect Donald Trump since his indictment, saying on Dec. 24 that he “looks forward” to “partnering” with the incoming administration.

A number of Mr. Adams’ former aides have also been indicted, including Mr. Adams’ former Islamic community liaison chief, Mohamed Bahi, who was accused by the FBI of being involved in straw donations sent to Mr. Adams. He was charged in October with tampering with a witness and allegedly “using threats” to obstruct an investigation. Adams’ mayoral campaign. Meanwhile, Ingrid Lewis Martin, Adams’ former chief adviser, was indicted on December 19 on bribery charges for her alleged “involvement.”[ing] Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused him of a “prolonged bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy scheme” in which he “unlawfully influenced the decisions of the Department of Buildings and other city officials in exchange for more than $100,000 in cash and benefits.” “I gave them,” he said. filing with the state supreme court.

Mr. White and Mr. Adams did not respond to requests for comment.

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