Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff earmarks millions to his defence contractor donors

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff shamelessly advertises his commitment to supporting the most vulnerable Americans, such as programs to help the homeless and drug addicts.

But this is incomplete and potentially misleading information about the accomplishments of targeted budget allocations, Report informs, citing the article by Politico.

A closer look reveals that early in his career, he secured generous appropriations from the Treasury to corporate beneficiaries, including recipients who were major donors to his political campaigns.

“Adam Schiff is unapologetically touting his commitment to earmarks for local causes — like homelessness and drug treatment programs — as he seeks the Senate seat long held by Dianne Feinstein. The 12-term House Democrat and darling of the anti-Trump left is even calling out his closest rival in the race, Rep. Katie Porter, for her opposition to pork-barrel spending,” the article says.

Among the recipients of Schiff's earmarked funding are millions of dollars in contributions to defence companies Smiths Detection and Phasebridge Inc. based in his district, among others.

According to the article's author, Schiff's record is a reminder that while he positions himself as a fierce anti-Trump fighter fighting on the front lines for democracy, the congressman has spent years adhering to the bipartisan Washington tradition of quiet behind-the-scenes compromise.