Groups File FEC Complaint Against Sen. Ted Cruz, Super PAC Over Podcast Money

Two advocacy groups have called for an investigation, accusing the Republican senator of possible campaign finance law violations.
Groups File FEC Complaint Against Sen. Ted Cruz, Super PAC Over Podcast Money
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, on July 19, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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Two advocacy groups on Tuesday filed a formal campaign finance complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over advertising revenue from his podcast sent to a political action committee supporting his 2024 reelection campaign.

The complaint, filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), alleges Mr. Cruz may have directed iHeartMedia to send more than $630,000 to the Truth and Courage PAC, exceeding the $5,000 limit that an officeholder is allowed to solicit for a Super PAC.

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