Ted Cruz Faces Second Investigation in Less Than a Year

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The Campaign Legal Center and End Citizens United filed a FEC complaint against Texas Senator Ted Cruz over payments to his super PAC.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz faces a second investigation in less than a year as two advocacy groups called on the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday to investigate Cruz for more than $630,000 in advertising revenue that has gone from his podcast to a super PAC backing his reelection.Concerns have been raised over iHeartMedia, the broadcaster of the Verdict With Ted Cruz podcast, paying $630,850 to the Truth and Courage PAC which supports the Republican Senator.

The complaint highlights five payments, dating back to March 2023, from iHeart Media Management Services Inc., a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, to the Truth and Courage PAC.Tuesday's complaint also alleges the payments were improperly reported as 'other receipts' rather than campaign contributions. 'Other receipts' is a category generally reserved for interest or income on assets already owned by a PAC.'By soliciting or directing $630,850.

 

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