Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) initiated this investigation after a media report concerning FEC Commissioner James “Trey” Trainor III’s appearance at an event in Texas where he was allegedly billed as a member of the “Trump Elections Team.” The reporting cited campaign finance experts, including a former FEC Commissioner, who expressed concerns about Commissioner Trainor’s appearance at the event. They further questioned whether Commissioner Trainor should have recused himself from adjudicating matters involving former President Donald Trump in light of his appearance at the event (as a purported member of the “Trump Elections Team”) and his prior work for the Trump 2016 campaign.
Date Issued:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
I22INV00033
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
0
Report updated under NDAA 5274:
No
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