US·United States·Democratic
Muriel Bowser
incumbent
active
Not running for re-election.
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RESEARCH
15 days ago
SANCTIONS
CLEAR
Deep research · Exaupdated 15 days ago
Mayor Muriel Bowser is not the target of any federal investigation, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Federal scrutiny has focused on a lobbyist related to a 2023 trip to Qatar.
Bowser has faced significant criticism and an ethics complaint from the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust regarding her travel practices. She admitted to administrative failures, including not following established District rules for recording a $61,930 donation from Qatar for a 2023 trip and misidentifying funding sources for other business travel. There are no criminal charges or convictions against her.
Citations
DC mayor is not the target of Justice Department probe | AP News
apnews.com · 2025-11-07
US Attorney not investigating DC Mayor Bowser amid scrutiny over Middle East trip
wjla.com · 2025-11-07
Trump's DOJ Investigating Lobbyist Tied to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Qatar Trip - Newsweek
www.newsweek.com · 2025-11-06
Ethics watchdog files complaint against DC Mayor Bowser over alleged travel gifts | Fox News
www.foxnews.com · 2025-06-03
Report claims DOJ looking into DC Mayor's Dubai trip after 7News investigation
wjla.com · 2025-11-07
DC mayor admits to not following her own rules for a $61,930 trip to the Middle East
wjla.com · 2025-05-08
DC Mayor asking Qatar to sign a donation agreement two years after it paid for her visit
wjla.com · 2025-04-28
Is Mayor Muriel Bowser violating DC Code by accepting lavish trips? | I-Team
wjla.com · 2024-11-18
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