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Press Sec. Leavitt owes $326,370.50 from her failed 2022 congressional campaign, according to a new disclosure filed with the FEC.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt owes $326,370.50 from her failed 2022 congressional campaign, as disclosed in recent FEC filings.

NH campaign debts raise ‘ethical questions’ for Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s press secretary - New Hampshire Public Radio

NH campaign debts raise ‘ethical questions’ for Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s press secretary - New Hampshire Public Radio

Source: nhpr.org

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Verified July 29, 2025
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What the Evidence Shows

The claim that Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt owes $326,370. 50 from her unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign is supported by multiple sources. According to a disclosure filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Leavitt's campaign has not paid off this debt, which is owed to over 100 creditors.

Reports indicate that this amount has been consistent across various news articles and official disclosures, confirming the accuracy of the figure stated in the claim. Furthermore, the context surrounding her campaign's financial issues raises ethical questions regarding her handling of campaign funds and contributions, particularly concerning illegal donations that were not returned. This situation has garnered significant media attention and scrutiny, further validating the claim's truthfulness.

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