A vulnerable House Democrat is accused of flouting ethics rules by fundraising off of her position on the special committee investigating the Jan. 6. 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Ethics watchdogs told The Washington Times that Rep. Elaine Luria, a Virginia Democrat, may have violated House ethics rules by invoking her work on the panel numerously in fundraising emails.
“House ethics rules clearly forbid members from soliciting campaign contributions linked to any action taken in their official capacity,” said Kendra Arnold, executive director of the conservative Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust. “In this case, Rep.