Democratic Socialist Assembly Candidate Deletes GoFundMe for Rent After Public Outcry

Politics

2 August 2026 at 7:31 am

Democratic Socialist Assembly Candidate Deletes GoFundMe for Rent After Public Outcry

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Democratic Socialist Brian Romero, expected to win a New York State Assembly seat with a $142,000 salary, faced criticism after launching and then deleting a GoFundMe campaign to cover rent and grocery bills. Romero, who left his previous legislative job, stated he had depleted his savings and sought $2,000, but removed the fundraiser after media inquiries and discussions with friends, claiming he did not keep any of the donated money.

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