FEC asked to investigate flower shop’s $500K contribution to super PAC backing Francis Suarez

A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami ...

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🔍 An obscure online seller of artificial flowers, Passion Forest LLC, is suspected of potentially being a straw donor in funneling a half-million dollar contribution to a Super PAC backing Francis Suarez's presidential campaign.

🔍 Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a watchdog group, lodged a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding the alleged scheme.

🔍 The complaint suggests that Passion Forest may have been used to conceal illegal foreign National contributions, which is prohibited by law.

🔍 Super PACs are not allowed to coordinate with campaigns, and Suarez's communications director emphasized that they cannot have any contact with SOS America PAC by law.

🔍 The FEC does not comment on potential complaints due to agency policy and confidentiality requirements.

🔍 The half-million dollar contribution and its links to China are considered unusual.

🔍 Local 10 News has reached out to Passion Forest for comment but has not received a response yet.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Someone used a straw donor scheme to funnel a half-million-dollar contribution to Francis Suarez's Super PAC supporting his presidential campaign.

00:17 An obscure seller of artificial flowers online, Passion Forest LLC, is potentially operating as a straw donor.

00:23 The complaint alleges that Passion Forest was used to conceal the true identity of the person who funneled $500,000 into the Super PAC.

01:01 The Campaign Legal Center has asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate the potential illegal foreign national contributions.

01:13 By law, a Super PAC cannot coordinate with a campaign.

02:01 A spokesman for the Super PAC claims that the donation in question is attributed to an American citizen based in Miami.

02:03 The Super PAC's related fundraising report is due on Monday.

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Q&A

What is the complaint filed by the Campaign Legal Center (CLC)?

The complaint filed by the Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is against Passion Forest LLC, which is accused of using a straw donor scheme to funnel a half million dollar contribution to the main Super PAC backing Francis Suarez's presidential campaign.

What is Passion Forest LLC?

Passion Forest LLC is described as an obscure seller of artificial flowers online. It is potentially operating as a straw donor, which is a problem for electoral transparency.

What is the allegation against Passion Forest LLC?

The allegation against Passion Forest LLC is that it may have been used to conceal illegal foreign national contributions. Foreign nationals are not allowed to make contributions to any U.S. election.

What action is the Campaign Legal Center requesting?

The Campaign Legal Center is requesting the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to investigate the unknown true contributor and the potential illegal activities of Passion Forest LLC.

Can a Super PAC coordinate with a campaign?

By law, a Super PAC is not allowed to coordinate with a campaign.

What does the communication director of Suarez for President say about the allegation?

The communications director of Suarez for President states that they, by law, cannot have any contact with the SOS America PAC and know less than anyone else about the situation.

What does the Federal Election Commission say about potential complaints?

The Federal Election Commission does not comment on potential complaints due to agency policy and confidentiality requirements.