Ethics Commission alleges Trump joint fundraising committee, Brandtjen involved in campaign finance scheme to benefit Vos challenger

Rep. Janel Brandtjen, R-Menomonee Falls, addresses attendees of an "election integrity" rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol in Madison on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Photo by Ruthie Hauge, The Capital Times

The state Ethics Commission alleges Donald Trump’s joint fundraising committee and GOP state Rep. Janel Brandtjen schemed to evade campaign finance limits as part of an effort that steered at least $40,000 to the 2022 primary challenge of Speaker Robin Vos, according to records obtained by WisPolitics.

The commission this week recommended local district attorneys investigate and charge both, a...

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