Former governor and candidate for Maine’s 2nd congressional district Paul LePage is joining victims of the Lewiston, Maine, shooting to call out a non-governmental organization (NGO) for allegedly diverting donations meant for victims to politically-connected organizations, including those aiding migrants in the state.

After the Lewiston mass shooting in 2023, the deadliest in Maine’s history, millions were raised for victims and their loved ones through the Maine Community Foundation (MCF).

According to LePage and the victims, almost $2 million of the funds raised never made it to the Lewiston shooting victims. Instead, those funds have gone to local organizations with no direct connection to the shooting or its victims.

“Ann and I were pleased to help raise over $474,000 for victims

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