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Senate Democrat Used Campaign Cash for Lavish Purchases Including Trips to Disney and Super Bowl Tickets: Report

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) repeatedly used campaign cash for child care and luxury outings with his family since launching his campaign for Senate in 2023.

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The headline split Mediaite frames it as "Senate Democrat Used Campaign Cash for Lavish Purchases Including Trips to Disney and Sup...". The Gateway Pundit frames it as "Democrat AZ Senator Ruben Gallego Used Campaign Cash for Luxury Outings, Vacations, Super...".
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Right / center-rightReport: Ruben Gallego Used Campaign Donations for Babysitting and Luxury Family Trips, Including Disneyland, Disney World, Super...

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BreitbartNews report · Jun 21, 7:50 PM

Report: Ruben Gallego Used Campaign Donations for Babysitting and Luxury Family Trips, Including Disneyland, Disney World, Super Bowl

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) repeatedly used campaign cash for child care and luxury outings with his family since launching his campaign for Senate in 2023.

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The Gateway PunditNews report · Jun 21, 5:40 PM

Democrat AZ Senator Ruben Gallego Used Campaign Cash for Luxury Outings, Vacations, Super Bowl with Disgraced Ex Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Democratic Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, the best friend of disgraced former Rep.

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MediaiteNews report · Jun 21, 5:29 PM

Senate Democrat Used Campaign Cash for Lavish Purchases Including Trips to Disney and Super Bowl Tickets: Report

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Sen. Ruben Gallego routinely used campaign funds to pay for pricey trips — including to both Disneyland and Disney World with his family and to the Super Bowl The post Senate Democrat Used...

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