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Yoho Demands Apology Over Misleading Contract Allegations

3/15/2026

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Benjamin Yoho, head of a public relations firm, is seeking an apology from Senate Democrats regarding allegations of improper contract acquisition through his wife, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson.
In a letter to Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal, Yoho stated his company earned $226,137 for limited production services, not the $143 million cited by Senator Adam Schiff.
Yoho clarified that the funds did not originate from DHS amid scrutiny related to a $220 million ad campaign associated with former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced criticism for her performance.

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Benjamin Yoho, head of a public relations firm, is seeking an apology from Senate Democrats regarding allegations of improper contract acquisition through his wife, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson.
In a letter to Senators Peter Welch and Richard Blumenthal, Yoho stated his company earned $226,137 for limited production services, not the $143 million cited by Senator Adam Schiff.
Yoho clarified that the funds did not originate from DHS amid scrutiny related to a $220 million ad campaign associated with former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced criticism for her performance.