NY Congressman Faces Scrutiny Over Campaign Spending on Luxuries and Alleged Ethics Violations

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito's campaign expenditures on lavish meals and personal favors could lead to an ethics probe as he battles for re-election in a critical district.

• Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, a freshman Republican from New York, has spent over $102,000 of campaign funds on food and beverages, with significant amounts at steakhouses and bars.
• The campaign also logged $43,000 in Uber expenses, including a single $12,000 transaction, which his spokesperson attributed to a reporting error.
• D'Esposito's campaign faces criticism for vague expenditure reporting, such as listing recipients only as 'Steak,' raising questions about transparency and ethics.
• Additional controversy surrounds D'Esposito's hiring practices, including employing a woman he allegedly had an affair with and his fiancée's daughter.
• Facing a tough re-election against Democrat Laura Gillen, D'Esposito is already trailing in polls, with his district being crucial for the GOP's hopes of maintaining a House majority.

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