WATERS FINED – $68K Campaign VIOLATION Exposed!

California Rep. Maxine Waters’ campaign is facing significant challenges as it admits to breaching financial regulations, resulting in a hefty fine and mandatory corrective measures.

At a Glance

• Waters’ campaign agreed to pay a $68,000 fine for violating campaign finance laws.
• The Federal Election Commission identified numerous campaign finance violations in the 2020 election.
• Unauthorized contributions and cash disbursements were at the heart of the violations.
• The campaign blamed staffing difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic for the financial mishaps.
• The campaign committee agreed to undergo FEC-sponsored training.

Significant Financial Missteps

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has dealt a blow to Citizens for Waters, the campaign committee for California Rep. Maxine Waters. Accused of serious financial regulation breaches during the 2020 elections, the committee has agreed to a $68,000 fine. [Source #2](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/maxine-waters-campaign-pay-68000-violating-campaign-finance-laws) The violations ranged from “failing to accurately report receipts and disbursements in calendar year 2020” to “knowingly accepting excessive contributions” and “making prohibited cash disbursements,” according to the FEC.

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Among the notable financial infractions, Citizens for Waters accepted contributions exceeding the legal limit from seven individuals, amassing $19,000 in unauthorized contributions. The committee also made cash disbursements totaling $7,000 to “Get Out The Vote” canvassers, breaching the regulations that prohibit such cash transactions over $100. Staff blames lack of resources and manpower during the COVID-19 pandemic for these oversights. The campaign has since refunded or disgorged the excess contributions.

Corrective Measures and Controversy

In a bid to remedy the situation, the campaign committee has agreed to send its treasurer for FEC-sponsored training to prevent future errors. Furthermore, legal counsel has been retained to ensure future compliance with financial regulations. Rep. Waters has been under scrutiny for past financial dealings involving large payments to her daughter, totaling over $818,000 from campaign funds since 2004 for producing slate mailers. This year alone, the campaign paid her daughter $192,300. The past involvement of the House Ethics Committee, which found no reason for further investigation, has not deterred ongoing public suspicion.

Waters’ Campaign Under Fire

Rep. Maxine Waters, who has represented California in Congress since 1991 and holds a prominent position as the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, finds herself embroiled in yet another financial controversy. The FEC’s decision to impose a fine was unanimous, possibly supporting some public perspectives that keep a critical eye on Waters’ campaign dealings.

Waters is known for her vocal opposition to President Donald Trump and has urged followers to stand against his administration. However, amidst these financial allegations, Waters has thus far not provided any comment.