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Democrats Criticized for Accepting Donations from Housing Crisis Ties

3/5/2026

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Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, face accusations of hypocrisy for accepting donations from Don Mullen, tied to the 2007 housing crisis.
Jeffries has pledged to lower housing costs while receiving $700,000 from Don Mullen, who has given $5.8 million to Democratic campaigns, drawing criticism from the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Nevada lawmakers Susie Lee and Steven Horsford, who criticize corporate homebuyers, accepted funds from Don Mullen.

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Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, face accusations of hypocrisy for accepting donations from Don Mullen, tied to the 2007 housing crisis.
Jeffries has pledged to lower housing costs while receiving $700,000 from Don Mullen, who has given $5.8 million to Democratic campaigns, drawing criticism from the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Nevada lawmakers Susie Lee and Steven Horsford, who criticize corporate homebuyers, accepted funds from Don Mullen.