Posted 1/29/2024, 5:50:10 PM
LaPierre Resigns as NRA Head Amid Scrutiny Over Luxury Travel and Misused Funds
- Wayne LaPierre approved over $16,000 in helicopter rides so NRA executives could avoid traffic going to NASCAR races
- LaPierre confirmed spending over $300,000 on private planes, clothing, and other luxuries
- LaPierre said the expenses were encouraged by NRA's ad agency Ackerman McQueen
- LaPierre is on trial along with other NRA leaders for allegedly misusing nonprofit funds
- LaPierre intends to resign on Jan 31 from leading the NRA after 30+ years, cites health reasons