No surprise:
The House Ethics Committee still is considering whether to deepen its investigation into Rep. Alex Mooney. But the Office of Congressional Ethics Report is now available. He may have misused official & campaign funds for personal use (e.g. visit to Aruba!) https://t.co/WQA6MmMK8L pic.twitter.com/TLk4t7y70Z
— Daniel Schuman (@danielschuman) May 23, 2022
More from WV Metro News:
According to the Office of Congressional Ethics, Mooney’s ties with HSP Direct LLC have raised ethical questions; the company allegedly paid for a family vacation to the Ritz-Carlton in Aruba. Mooney, his family and his campaign and congressional staff also are accused of using a Washington, D.C. home associated with HSP Direct for free, in which the residence was used for “lodging, workspace, and to host events.”
The office also alleges Mooney “routinely diverted official resources and staff time away from his constituents and official duties in favor of his and his family’s personal needs and sometimes for campaign activities.” Staff were rarely compensated for their time.
Two former staffers also told the Office of Congressional Ethics that Mooney “tampered with or withheld documents.” As the office attempted to investigate the claims, Mooney refused to cooperate in the inquiry.
As bad as this looks, I don't think it would have made any difference in the WV primary. (Actually, it may have worked in his favor -- Mooney looks more Trump-like.)