FEC Fines Radical Republican Greene $12K

Fundraising Violation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is fined $12,000 by the FEC for purportedly engaging in illegal PAC fundraising activities. US Congress

FECA Breach

Greene allegedly violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 by reposting a PAC advertisement on her official social media accounts. FEC

Stop Socialism Now PAC

The advertisement, created by "Stop Socialism Now PAC," aimed to raise funds to prevent Democratic Senators Warnock and Ossoff from securing seats in the 2021 Senate runoff elections. FEC

Solicitation Allegations

The FEC contends that Greene's reposting of the ad, including on-screen text urging contributions and a donation webpage link, amounted to solicitation of non-federal funds. Canva

Conciliation Agreement

The FEC accepted the conciliation agreement in early December, providing Greene with a 30-day compliance period. Canva

Controversial Figure

Since her election in 2020, Greene has been a divisive and controversial figure in American politics, facing setbacks such as the recent cancellation of an event at a Florida resort, citing a lack of awareness regarding the event's purpose. US Congress

FEC Agreement

In the recent conciliation agreement, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) fined Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene $12,000 for alleged illegal PAC fundraising, highlighting the FEC's role as the regulatory body overseeing campaign finance laws and ensuring compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Canva