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What They’re Saying: Bombshell AP Report Reveals Alek Skarlatos Used Shady Nonprofit to Fund “Political Ambitions”

GOP candidate Alek Skarlatos draws broad criticism for his misuse of nonprofit funds meant for veterans to line his campaign coffers

Shortly after the bombshell Associated Press report that OR-04 candidate Alek Skarlatos may have broken federal campaign finance laws by using his veterans nonprofit to finance his “political ambitions,” local, national and veterans-focused outlets are spotlighting Skarlatos’ shady actions.

See what Oregonians — and veterans across the country — are reading and seeing about Alek Skarlatos’ corrupt misuse of campaign funds and sham nonprofit meant to assist veterans:
Associated Press’ Brian Slodysko – Once a hero, Oregon congressional candidate funds questioned
 

 
KEZI – “Once considered a hero soldier, Alek Skarlatos is now being questioned for using funds from his non-profit for his newest campaign”
 

 
KDRV – “One congressional candidate is facing some backlash”
 

 
Politico Weekly Score – “Candidates may donate campaign cash to nonprofits, but they cannot give money to nonprofits they operate.”
 

 
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