Rep. Cori Bush from St. Louis is facing a Justice Department probe for allegedly misusing government funds to pay for her security services, including payments to her husband. Despite the investigation, her campaign has continued to pay her husband for security services.
Key Points
Justice Department probe into Cori Bush's campaign spending on security services.
Bush's campaign paid her husband $135,000 for security services since January 2022.
Bush's opponent in the Democratic primary, Wesley Bell, has a significant cash advantage.
Watchdog groups have filed complaints against Bush over the security payments.
Pros
Cori Bush is providing security for herself using campaign funds.
Bush's husband has experience in security services.
Cons
Investigation by the Justice Department for alleged misuse of government funds.
Questions raised about fair market value and licensing of security services provided by Bush's husband.