AG Andrea Campbell Under Fire for Expenditures on Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is facing criticism for her spending of taxpayer dollars on lawsuits against the Trump administration, with some opponents alleging that these expenditures reflect her aspirations for political advancement. Campbell has filed 29 lawsuits since President Trump began his second term, incurring significant travel expenses to Washington, D.C., where her office has utilized taxpayer-funded credit cards for various costs.
A recent analysis by the Herald reveals that Campbell’s office has spent $288,146 in Fiscal Year 2025 on procurement card expenditures, including $19,564 specifically for D.C. trips. This includes over $5,000 for hotel stays and transportation costs related to her legal initiatives, such as attending a Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship, which was just recently blocked by a federal judge in Boston.
Critics argue that Campbell’s heightened spending and aggressive legal strategy mirror the politically charged tactics of her predecessor, former AG Maura Healey, who notoriously waged 96 lawsuits against Trump. They claim that Campbell’s focus on litigation rather than pressing state issues, like legislative audits, reflects poorly on her priorities. "Spending (nearly) $300,000 on junkets is a slap in the face to the hard-working people of Massachusetts," said GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve.
Campbell defends her actions, emphasizing that the legal battles against Trump safeguard the rights and welfare of Massachusetts residents. "The return on the small cost of that work makes it an excellent and historically important investment," she asserted. Meanwhile, her office claims that costs for these lawsuits are largely administrative.
As criticism mounts, Campbell’s office remains steadfast, asserting a commitment to protecting the Commonwealth’s residents and economy in 2025 and beyond.
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