Why it matters: Thousands of families watched their money evaporate after entrusting it to Govoni's nonprofit, which managed trust funds for vulnerable people, according to court records.
- Scott called the situation "heartbreaking" in an April letter he sent to the Social Security Administration, adding that Govoni should be "held accountable" in a manner that also makes the victims "whole."
- Govoni has not been charged criminally and has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
Driving the news: Axios asked Scott in late June why he hadn't returned Govoni's contributions to his fundraising committees, which totaled at least $85,000.
- Scott's campaign spokesperson, Will Hampson, said in text messages on June 27 that the committees had donated "contributions from this donor to charity."
- He declined repeated requests for specifics about when and where the money was donated.
- FEC filings released on Monday show that Scott's campaign donated only $15,800 to a foundation for those with disabilities — the day after Axios inquired about the money.
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