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June 29, 2026
Senate Ethics Committee Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Senator Ruben Gallego Amid DOJ Investigation
- The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Senator Ruben Gallego, concluding there was no evidence of misconduct or violations of federal law and Senate rules.
- Gallego's office claims President Trump is targeting him with a Justice Department investigation into campaign finances, which they allege is politically motivated.
- The DOJ investigation reportedly stems from a whistleblower complaint, although Gallego's office lacks independent knowledge of its details.
10 Sources
- Senate Ethics panel dismisses misconduct complaint against Ruben GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM · NBC
- Senate Ethics dismisses allegations against Ruben GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM · Politico
- Senate Ethics Committee dismisses misconduct complaint against GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM · CBS News
- Ethics panel clears Gallego as Luna declares, 'Once a creep, always a creep'Jun 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM · Fox News
- Senate Ethics panel dismisses Luna complaint against GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM · The Hill
- Scoop: Gallego under federal investigation over campaign spendingJun 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM · Axios
- Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Sen. Ruben GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM · NPR
- Ethics Panel Tosses Misconduct Claims Against GallegoJun 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM · NYT
- Gallego spokesperson says Trump is ‘targeting’ the Democratic senator with DOJ investigationJun 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM · CNN
- Senator Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts ScrutinyJun 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM · NYT