Defeated progressive ‘Squad’ lawmaker in hot seat for non-profit’s missing paper trail
Months before losing re-election, former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., touted the work of her non-profit to donors even though records indicate the organization may have never been registered as a...
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Months before losing re-election, former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., touted the work of her non-profit to donors even though records indicate the organization may have never been registered as a tax-exempt organization. Bush described Poltivist Power Inc. as "a new 501(c)(4) organization uniting grassroots organizing with political strategy to fight oppression," in a fundraising email. "My team and I are on the ground, and we could use your support. Can we count on you to donate to our tornado fund today so we can continue our relief efforts?" Bush wrote. STACEY ABRAMS HIT WITH SUBPOENA IN ALLEGED CAMPAIGN FINANCE VIOLATIONS SAGA: 'NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW' Bush made the same characterization in a second fundraising email sent weeks later. But Fox News Digital could not identify any IRS record showing Poltivist Power had obtained or claimed tax-exempt status. While not proof of wrongdoing, the lack of a paper trail for Bush’s organization raises questions about whether the former "Squad" member misled donors during her time in office. Without reporting, it’s unclear how much the group fundraised. Bush, who first arrived to Congress in 2021, was known for her progressive stances that grouped her with fellow Democrats like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Among them, Bush began taking a critical view of the U.S. relationship with Israel amid its protracted war with Hamas in Gaza . Her criticisms became a centerpiece topic in her 2024 primary against Democratic challenger Wesley Bell — a race she lost. Now out of office, Bush has remained involved in progressive politics in her local scene. When approached about Poltivist Power Inc., Bush did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital on whether Poltivist Power had received donations, on why it hadn’t yet reported a 990 and about the nature of its activities. The organization’s domain, Poltivistpower.com , was first purchased on April 1, 20…