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Kari Lake Faces Backlash Over High Chargeback Rate

5/15/2025

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Kari Lake, the former Arizona Senate candidate, is under fire for a staggering 15% chargeback rate on her campaign donations. Despite her election loss, she’s actively fundraising to tackle over $1 million in campaign debt. Critics raise ethical alarms, questioning her compliance with the Hatch Act while she serves as a senior adviser at Voice of America.

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Story summary

Kari Lake, the former Arizona Senate candidate, is under fire for a staggering 15% chargeback rate on her campaign donations. Despite her election loss, she’s actively fundraising to tackle over $1 million in campaign debt. Critics raise ethical alarms, questioning her compliance with the Hatch Act while she serves as a senior adviser at Voice of America.