Whitmer Faces IRS Complaint, New Bill Over Florida Trip She Failed to Disclose

Contact Your Elected Officials
The Epoch Times

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing a complaint to federal tax authorities and new legislation over a trip to Florida this year that she initially did not disclose.

Whitmer, a Democrat, went to Florida in March to visit her father. She omitted the trip when discussing her recent travel in April, but her office has since reluctantly released details about the trip after local media published stories about it.

For instance, the office disclosed on May 14 that Michigan Transition 2019, a corporate nonprofit formed to pay for the governor’s inauguration, paid for the charter that flew Whitmer to and from Florida, and that the governor had paid $855 out of pocket.

Michigan Rising Action, a nonprofit aimed at holding liberals accountable, on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service alleging the personal trip “is not within the exempt purpose of Michigan Transition 2019.”

The corporate nonprofit’s $27,521 payment “was a private benefit to Governor Whitmer,” it added in the complaint, encouraging federal tax officials to investigate whether the nonprofit violated tax law.

“Governor Whitmer’s use of 501(c)(4) funds for personal benefit is a clear violation of the law and we’ve asked the IRS to launch a full investigation into the matter,” Eric Ventimiglia, executive director of Michigan Rising Action, said in a statement. “From her blatant hypocrisy to the litany of ethical and legal violations, Governor Whitmer has spent the last two months misleading the people of Michigan about her trip to Florida. It’s time for her to be held accountable.”

At the same time, Republican lawmakers in Florida introduced a bill that would require Whitmer to notify them when she plans to leave the state.

“We’re simply asking to know who is fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of governor in your absence?” state Sen. Tom Barrett, a Republican, told WLNS.

BY ZACHARY STIEBER

Read Full Article on TheEpochTimes.com

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

America is facing what could be described as “disorganized troubles,” born of a feeling of powerlessness.

The US is seeing a pattern of consistent, politically motivated lone-wolf attacks, evident in events like the murder of Charlie Kirk on a campus in Utah.

A Bullet Is No Argument

Charlie Kirk’s sharp intellect and joyful debate style dismantled challengers’ arguments, making him a target for those opposed to truth and goodness.

24 Years Later and NEW 9/11 Information is Still Coming Out

New info from journalist Catherine Herridge reveals the 9/11 plot traces back to 1998, following the first failed terrorist mission in 1993.

The Reported Russian Drone Incursions Into Poland Might Have Been Due To NATO Jamming

Poland says it shot down Russian drones entering its airspace amid NATO drills, sparking debate over provocation, botched recon, or NATO jamming.

Charlie Kirk Assassin Spotted Before Shooting!

Charlie Kirk incident mirrors Trump attempt: shooter spotted on rooftop beforehand, echoing July attack’s circumstances.

Suspect in Kirk Assassination Caught, Identified as Tyler Robinson

The suspect indicated to a family member he was connected to the shooting and had previously expressed opposition to Kirk’s viewpoints.

Pentagon Announces ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Military Personnel Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination

“It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American.”

Fauci Caught DEAD TO RIGHTS in Anti-FOIA Conspiracy, Per Newly Released Emails

Fauci told Congress in 2024 he never pressured staff to delete emails, but evidence shows otherwise, raising perjury concerns and calls for indictment.

Utah Governor Warns of Disinformation by China, Russia After Assassination of Charlie Kirk

At a press conference Gov. Cox said that there is a “tremendous amount of disinformation” about the Charlie Kirk shooting being monitored by authorities.

Trump Signs Memo Targeting Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising

President Trump signed a memo to ensure drug ads give fair, balanced, and complete information to protect and inform American consumers.

Trump Runs out of Patience With China, Sharpens His Words

President Donald Trump’s recent remarks targeting China and its allies mark a noticeable shift in tone.

Trump Signs Order Renaming Department of Defense as Department of War

President Donald Trump on Sept. 5 signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War.

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Countries That Unlawfully Detain Americans

President Trump signed an EO on targeting the unlawful detention of American citizens around the world and to facilitate the release of hostages.
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

MAGA Business Central