NEW YORK — Former Rep. Lee Zeldin is forming a brand new federal fundraising PAC, with out his longtime marketing campaign treasurer.
Nancy Marks, the political accountant embattled Rep. George Santos also used for his congressional runs, received’t be part of the PAC, Zeldin stated Monday on the New York State Conservative Get together Political Motion Convention in Albany.
“We can be saying a brand new federal PAC that’s being stood up proper now using a unique treasurer,” Zeldin stated.
The previous Republican congressman, who stepped right down to run for governor, wouldn’t verify experiences he is serious about difficult Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. As a substitute he stated he merely desires to reenter politics.
Zeldin appeared desperate to distance himself Santos and Marks, who’re mired in allegations of campaign finance irregularities.
“The treasurer has one thing like near 200 completely different accounts,” Zeldin stated.
As for Santos, Zeldin stated, “I do not see how he’s probably going to regain the belief of his constituents.”
He stopped wanting calling for the Lengthy Island congressman’s resignation.
“Whether or not or not no matter his expiration date is as a member of the Home, I haven’t got that reply. He’s seated.”
Marks has served as a marketing campaign treasurer for Zeldin since his time within the state Senate over a decade in the past.
She resigned from Santos’ campaign and affiliated committees late final month. The Federal Election Fee, together with federal and local law enforcement, is probing allegations of monetary impropriety in Santos’ marketing campaign.
Zeldin acknowledged he had a private connection to Marks as a result of their youngsters go to high school collectively on Lengthy Island.
“Our interplay has been via Marks’ daughters,” he stated, with out elaborating.
