House to investigate Louis DeJoy for possible campaign finance violations

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House Democrats are planning to investigate Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for possible campaign finance violations.

Their move comes following reports that DeJoy urged employees at his previous business to donate to Republican candidates and would be reimbursed for their contributions in the form of a bonus, which is a direct violation of campaign finance law.

Five employees at DeJoy’s former firm, New Breed Logistics, told the Washington Post that they were either encourage by DeJoy’s aides or DeJoy himself to attend fundraisers and write checks at his Greensboro, North Carolina home. Two former employees have confirmed that DeJoy gave bonuses as a reimbursement for their donations.

DeJoy could face criminal charges

Commenting on the investigation, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), chair of the House Oversight Committee said, “DeJoy could face criminal exposure — not only for his actions in North Carolina but also for lying to our Committee under oath,” if the allegations are proved to be true.