Friday, March 29, 2024

Elise Stefanik’s Campaign Claims Donor Checks Stolen in Mail

-

Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik‘s (R-N.Y.) campaign is accusing U.S. Postal Service workers of stealing more than $20,000 worth of donor checks they sent through the mail.

Stefanik's campaign alleges that four separate packages sent in June, October, and November 2022 were cut into and that postal police refused to escalate the matter.

On Thursday, the New York Congresswoman's campaign reportedly sent a letter to Postmaster General about the “repeated, targeted theft of campaign contributions from packages sent through the Postal Service.”

“Congresswoman Stefanik and her campaign supporters are not the only Americans who have been victimized by mail theft. Mail theft is rampant in the United States, and USPS appears unwilling or unable to effectively deter or prevent it,” the letter says. (RELATED: US Postal Service Confesses to Spying on Gun Owners' Social Media Accounts)

The letter also addressed concerns about personal data issues, including concerns of identity theft for some individuals, with the theft of checks.

“These repeated security failures by USPS have not only resulted in the loss of nearly $20,000 in campaign contributions, but also—and more alarming—have exposed hundreds of Congresswoman Stefanik's campaign supporters to potential identity theft or financial fraud,” the letter continues.

Stefanik was reelected as House GOP conference chairwoman last month, after easily cruising to a re-election victory in New York's 21st congressional district.

This is a story. Check back with American Liberty News for the latest updates.

READ NEXT: Republicans May Block NDAA Over Military Vaccine Mandate >>

Nancy Jackson
Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.

Latest News