McCarthy's Leadership PAC Spent Over $1 Million on Luxury Hotels and Travel
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Kevin McCarthy's leadership PAC has spent over $1 million on luxury hotels, private jets, and upscale dining from 2012-2022, more than double that of other congressional leaders.
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The PAC spent nearly $250,000 at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA over 2.5 years, with unclear details on the purpose and attendees.
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Leadership PACs have fewer spending restrictions than other committees and the FEC ruled they can be used for personal expenses with no limits.
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In 2021-2022 as McCarthy campaigned for Speaker, his PAC spent over $5 million, mostly contributing to other Republican candidates.
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Critics say the lack of transparency and oversight allows politicians like McCarthy to use leadership PACs as "personal slush funds" with unethical spending.