Rep. D'Esposito Denies Ethics Allegations Amid Investigation

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito of Long Island is embroiled in controversy after a New York Times investigation revealed he allegedly hired his mistress and fiancée's daughter, potentially violating House ethics rules. The investigation showed that D'Esposito paid the mistress $2,000 a month and the fiancée's daughter $3,800 a month in taxpayer funds. Additionally, D'Esposito is accused of hiring other individuals with strong ties to prominent Nassau GOP figures. D'Esposito has denied any unethical conduct, labeling the report as a partisan attack amidst his tight re-election campaign against Democrat Laura Gillen. House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged the report but stated he had not yet discussed it with D'Esposito. The congressman maintains his actions have always been ethical and focused on serving his district.