Va governor viewed $15K check as gift to daughter

Published May 2, 2013 2:34pm ET



RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Bob McDonnell says he always viewed a $15,000 check from a political backer to pay for catering at his daughter’s wedding to be a gift to his daughter, not to him, and felt no need under the law to report it.

On WRVA radio in Richmond Thursday, he said some sort of ethics and disclosure reform to Virginia’s weak laws is likely, but he hasn’t determined which approach he favors. It was his second radio show in three days.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.