Joaquin Castro tweeted the names and employers of 44 San Antonio residents who donated the federal maximum to President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.
His actions had a reverse effect because at least one Trump donor said that he donated 1$ million more since the exposure of the list.
Castro tweeted:
Sad to see so many San Antonians as 2019 maximum donors to Donald Trump — the owner of @BillMillerBarBQ, owner of the @HistoricPearl, realtor Phyllis Browning, etc.
Their contributions are fueling a campaign of hate that labels Hispanic immigrants as ‘invaders.’ the congressman wrote, proceeding to name local businesses whose owners gave the maximum to Trump’s campaign.
The House Ethics Committee could have a serious controversy on its hands if House Republicans get their way.
On Friday, six GOP lawmakers, led by Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, sent a letter expressing their concerns to House Ethics Committee Chair Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and ranking member Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas).
“Posting a target list of private citizens simply for supporting his political opponent is antithetical to our principles and serves to suppress the free speech and free association rights of Americans,” the letter reads, referencing House rules requiring members to “behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.”
“These acts must immediately be investigated to determine if Rep. Castro has violated the ethical rules of this institution,” the letter adds.
The letter is also signed by Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida, Jody Hice of Georgia, Debbie Lesko of Arizona, Jeff Duncan of South Carolina, Randy Weber of Texas and Ted Budd of North Carolina, as The
Whether or not it ever sees the light of day — given the fact the committee is controlled by the Democrats — remains to be seen.
