Allegations of Pay for Play Regarding Navatek Government Contract
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What happened
A report alleges that in 2020, Lindsey Graham met with executives and a lobbyist from Navatek, a Hawaiian naval defense contractor. During the meeting, Graham allegedly agreed to steer a $10 million government contract to Navatek in his native South Carolina. In exchange, Graham reportedly asked the executives to pledge a total of $100,000 to his reelection campaign.
From propublica.org
Why it matters
The allegations describe a 'Pay for Play' situation involving the allocation of federal government contracts. The report suggests the contracts' effectiveness was questionable, raising concerns about the integrity of government spending.
From propublica.org
Who's involved
- Lindsey GrahamPolitician who allegedly agreed to steer the government contract to Navatek
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Lindsey Graham
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)