DOJ investigating Louis DeJoy over campaign contributions from former employees

The DOJ is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in relation to campaign contributions from his former private employees

saying that the Republican megadonor pushed employees at his former business to give contributions to Republican candidates, which he would reimburse through bonuses., which he has denied. A DeJoy spokesperson had previously told the Post that DeJoy didn’t know the employees felt pressure to donate.

and possibly removing him if he violated campaign finance law. DeJoy became postmaster general under Trump.

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