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Sen. Gallego Probed for Luxury Campaign Spending, Ethics Cleared

6/30/2026

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U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is under a Justice Department investigation for possible campaign-finance violations.
His campaign reports show tens of thousands on luxury travel, hotel stays and child-care, including $37,500 for Super Bowl tickets, flights to Puerto Rico and Miami, and $20,000 at Ritz-Carlton hotels.
The Senate Ethics Committee cleared Gallego while his spokesperson called Justice Department probe politically motivated, citing President Donald Trump’s use of the department against opponents.

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U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is under a Justice Department investigation for possible campaign-finance violations.
His campaign reports show tens of thousands on luxury travel, hotel stays and child-care, including $37,500 for Super Bowl tickets, flights to Puerto Rico and Miami, and $20,000 at Ritz-Carlton hotels.
The Senate Ethics Committee cleared Gallego while his spokesperson called Justice Department probe politically motivated, citing President Donald Trump’s use of the department against opponents.