Van Orden's Office Says he's Footing the Bill for Fact Finding Trip to Israel

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 -- 3:00 PM

(Bob Hague, WRN) A Wisconsin congressman is paying for his own trip to Israel.

The office of U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden told WisPolitics that the Prairie du Chien Republican is paying for the trip out of his own pocket, not using taxpayer or campaign funds. Van Orden is visiting Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war which has claimed thousands of lives.

Van Orden left on this fact finding trip as House Republicans struggle to find a new Speaker. Minnesota’s Tom Emmer dropped out Tuesday following criticisms from former President Donald Trump Van Orden’s office said he’ll be back in the U.S. later this week.

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