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Sen. Brown Faces Backlash Over Epstein-Linked Donations

3/8/2026

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Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is criticized for accepting over $124,000 in campaign contributions from individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, despite condemning his opponent for similar ties.
Brown is running for Ohio's Senate seat with donations from Larry Summers and Casey Wasserman.
Incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) received a donation from Epstein associate Les Wexner and directed campaign funds to charity.

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Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is criticized for accepting over $124,000 in campaign contributions from individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, despite condemning his opponent for similar ties.
Brown is running for Ohio's Senate seat with donations from Larry Summers and Casey Wasserman.
Incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) received a donation from Epstein associate Les Wexner and directed campaign funds to charity.