Trump campaign event investigated over claims it violated election law
The Michigan Bureau of Elections is reviewing two complaints alleging a sheriff's office violated the law by hosting a campaign event for former President Donald Trump earlier this week. The bureau will investigate after receiving complaints against the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy regarding alleged violations of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Angela Benander, a spokesperson for the Michigan Secretary of State's office confirmed to Newsweek. The law makes it a misdemeanor to use public resources for political purposes. Benander said she could not provide...
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Trump Moves White House Ad Funding From Taxpayers to MAGA Inc.
October 7th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Whistleblower Who Exposed Howard Lutnick's Ties to Epstein Found Dead
October 5th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When the Midterm Walls Start Closing In
Dan Schnur
October 5th, 2026
News
Tracking Trump’s Campaign Promises
AllSides Staff
October 2nd, 2026