Sen. Ruben Gallego under investigation for suspected campaign finance violations
Gallego allegedly used campaign funds for trips and childcare.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is under federal investigation for suspected campaign finance violations, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.
According to multiple reports, Gallego, a Democrat, used campaign funds to fly his family to the Caribbean, Miami, Nantucket and Puerto Rico. He also allegedly used funds to pay for childcare.
Campaign funds may be used to pay for a candidate’s childcare expenses that are incurred as a direct result of campaign activities, according to the Federal Election Commission.
On Monday, the Senate Ethics Committee closed its inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations after finding no evidence that Gallego violated Senate rules or applicable law, according to a letter released by his office.
On Tuesday, Gallego posted a video message on X, saying that he's being targeted by the Department of Justice because he holds "this administration accountable."
ABC News has reached out to Gallego's office for comment on the investigation. The DOJ has not yet commented on the probe.