Overview

• 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.