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Husted Donates $115K from Epstein Associate Amid Political Scrutiny

4/20/2026

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Democrats criticize Husted for accepting over $115,000 in campaign contributions from Les Wexner, who is linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Husted says he will donate the funds.
Brown, a longtime politician and ally of Bernie Sanders, faces scrutiny for liberal stances on workers' rights and transgender rights.
Republicans label Brown as an elitist globalist and career politician, despite his opposition to NAFTA and offshoring.

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Democrats criticize Husted for accepting over $115,000 in campaign contributions from Les Wexner, who is linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Husted says he will donate the funds.
Brown, a longtime politician and ally of Bernie Sanders, faces scrutiny for liberal stances on workers' rights and transgender rights.
Republicans label Brown as an elitist globalist and career politician, despite his opposition to NAFTA and offshoring.