Rep. Cori Bush Faces DOJ Probe Over Campaign Payments to Husband

The payments, totaling over $120,000 for 'security services,' have sparked multiple investigations and criticism.

Rep. Cori Bush's campaign made additional payments of $17,500 to her husband, Cortney Merritts, for 'wage expense' in the last quarter, bringing the total to approximately $122,710 over two years.
The Justice Department and other entities are investigating the payments, which were initially described as 'security services' but later changed to 'wage expense'.
Bush has defended the payments, stating they were for bona fide security services provided by her husband, who has extensive experience but lacks a current private security license.
Critics and watchdog groups have raised concerns about the legality and ethics of the payments, leading to multiple investigations.
Bush is facing a primary challenge for her House seat in 2024 amid the ongoing controversy.