“Watchdog Hits Cory Booker with Ethics Complaint”
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is facing an ethics complaint filed by the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), a nonpartisan watchdog group, following a high-profile 25-hour speech on the Senate floor.
Booker delivered the extended speech in late March as part of a broader effort to draw attention to key legislative issues and signal his commitment to a range of policy priorities. However, shortly after the speech, Booker’s campaign reportedly used the event in fundraising efforts, including sending emails and digital messages that urged supporters to “stand with Cory” and sign up for campaign updates or contribute financially.
FACT alleges that these actions may constitute a violation of Senate ethics rules, which prohibit the use of official government activities for campaign purposes. The organization’s complaint argues that leveraging a Senate floor speech—a function of official duties—for fundraising crosses a line outlined in longstanding ethics guidelines.
Kendra Arnold, Executive Director of FACT, stated in a public release that “Senators are held to a high standard precisely to ensure public trust in the integrity of their office. Using the Senate floor for campaign messaging risks eroding that trust.”
As of now, the Senate Ethics Committee has not publicly responded to the complaint or indicated whether a formal investigation will be launched. Senator Booker’s office has not issued a comment regarding the allegations.
The case highlights ongoing debates over the boundaries between official duties and campaign activities in the digital age, where speeches and public appearances are often rapidly repurposed for online engagement and political fundraising.
Original article posted here: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/watchdog-booker-ethics/2025/04/08/id/1206094/
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