Senator Raphael Warnock Faces Scrutiny Over Rent-Free Luxury Home Provided by Church

The $1 million home, purchased by Ebenezer Baptist Church, raises ethical questions despite compliance with Senate rules.

Senator Raphael Warnock resides rent-free in a luxury home purchased by Ebenezer Baptist Church for $989,000 in 2022, listing it as his primary residence in late 2023.
Critics, including former church associate Dr. Albert Paul Brinson, argue the arrangement conflicts with the church’s historical mission of modesty and service.
The luxury home features high-end amenities, including a 100-bottle wine fridge and a European bathroom, contrasting with the church's legacy of humility.
Ethics experts suggest the arrangement likely complies with Senate rules but may raise concerns under IRS regulations due to Warnock's part-time role at the church.
Warnock has not addressed the criticism directly, while the church has remained silent on its rationale for the purchase.