Florida man accused of pocketing over $490K in presidential campaign website scheme
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An Orlando man was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday for allegedly operating political fundraising websites and keeping the money for himself.
Jason Pallante, 52, faces three charges of mail fraud and four charges of wire fraud, according to a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release.
Authorities said Pallante operated the America Great PAC allegedly as a Super PAC, and created websites that looked like they supported presidential candidates during the presidential primary season.
The websites were reportedly designed to appear affiliated with a certain candidate or campaign, by using photos of the candidate, first-person language, and the same font as the campaign, officials said.
He also accepted checks from contributors made out to presidential candidates or their campaigns, officials said. None of the money raised from the websites supported the advertised presidential candidates.
Instead, authorities said Pallante used the money raised from the websites and paid himself more than $162,000 in 2023 and $334,000 in 2024, the news release stated.
If found guilty, Pallante could face up to 20 years in prison for each charge.
Trump chooses Cuban American doctor to be ambassador to Argentina
https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/293732
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Donald Trump has appointed Peter Lamelas, a Cuban exile, physician, and entrepreneur, to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Argentina. The announcement was made by Trump himself via Truth Social, where he highlighted Lamelas’s successful journey in America.
“Peter is an extraordinary doctor, philanthropist, and businessman, best known for founding Florida’s largest urgent care company. As a child, Peter and his family fled communist Cuba and LEGALLY immigrated to the United States, starting from scratch and achieving the American dream,” Trump wrote.
Additionally, the former president mentioned Lamelas’s previous accomplishments, including his roles on the Department of Justice’s Medal of Valor Review Board and the Florida Board of Medicine. “Congratulations Peter!” Trump added.
In response, Lamelas expressed his gratitude to Trump through a public message on X. “Mr. President, thank you for this incredible honor. The world sees it clearly: America is back because Donald J. Trump is back. Under your leadership, the relationship between the United States and Argentina will reach unprecedented greatness. MAGA,” he stated.
It’s worth noting that Lamelas recently met Argentine President Javier Milei at Mar-a-Lago, and he will need to go through a confirmation hearing in the Capitol before assuming his duties in April. In this regard, Infobae recalled that Milei announced his intention to sign a free trade agreement with the United States, and Lamelas will be involved in the bilateral negotiations.
This appointment strengthens strategic alliances between Washington and Buenos Aires, reflecting the ideological alignment between Trump and Milei.