May 27, 2021
After Michigan Rising Action Files IRS Complaint, Whitmer Tries New Scheme To Pay For Florida Trip
LANSING, Mich., May 27, 2021 – In a letter sent to the chair of the House Oversight Committee, Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s attorney informed the committee that her unauthorized flight to Florida would now be paid for by Whitmer’s campaign fund.
This change comes a week after Michigan Rising Action filed an IRS complaint over the misuse of 501(c)(4) funds, which were originally used to pay for the flight.
“Governor Whitmer is desperately reversing course as she stares down potential federal investigations, and her attorney’s letter only raises new questions over the legality of a campaign committee paying for the personal expenses of an individual,” said Eric Ventimiglia, executive director of Michigan Rising Action. Ventimiglia continued, “Michigan Rising Action will continue taking action to ensure Governor Whitmer is held accountable.”