Muriel Bowser

Muriel Bowser has not been charged with, indicted for, or convicted of any crimes. There is no official record of her being under federal investigation. Her career controversies include: Campaign Finance: In 2017, the Office of Campaign Finance investigated her 2014 mayoral campaign committee regarding excessive contributions. The committee was ordered to refund specific amounts, including $500 to Eskender Molalign and $250 to Robert Cohen. Ethics Complaints: In 2025, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust filed an ethics complaint alleging Bowser failed to disclose travel expenses and violated rules regarding gifts for trips to Qatar, Dubai, and other locations. While the mayor's office initially provided inaccurate information about who funded a 2023 Qatar trip, they later attributed the issue to staff error, retroactively submitted a donation agreement, and confirmed Qatar covered $61,930 in expenses. The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability has not confirmed any action taken on this complaint.