Watchdog Accuses Texas Rep. Gooden of Misusing Taxpayer Funds for Luxury Travel
The Office of Congressional Conduct has released a report finding 'substantial reason to believe' that Texas Representative Lance Gooden misused taxpayer money for personal luxury travel and misreported campaign spending. The report details over $130,000 in reimbursements for first-class airfare and high-end hotels, as well as the use of his wife's travel account for official trips. Gooden has dismissed the findings as a 'witch hunt,' while the House Ethics Committee continues its investigation.
