Campaign Legal Center Alleges Speaker Johnson Illegally Used Campaign Funds to Pay Rent

On August 6, 2025, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that House Speaker Mike Johnson and his campaign committee, Mike Johnson for Louisiana, violated federal campaign finance laws that prohibit converting campaign funds to personal use. Specifically, CLC’s complaint alleges that Johnson’s campaign has reported paying $12,500 to date — and appears to be continuing to pay $2,500 per month — to rent a Washington, D.C., house where Johnson resides, in clear violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and FEC regulations.