The Republican Governors Association (RGA) says it is returning $100,000 out of millions in donations it received from billionaire Steve Wynn in the wake of multiple sexual misconduct allegations against the casino mogul.
Following a Wall Street Journal report regarding accusations against Wynn from employees at his gambling establishments and properties that span decades, Republican authorities have come under pressure to respond to the charges.
According to the New York-based daily, Wynn reached a $7.5 million settlement with a manicurist who worked at his Wynn Las Vegas property, alleging that the Republican Party official forced her into a sexual relationship. Other women have also reported multiple other instances of inappropriate touching or comments
Wynn was tapped to serve as the RNC’s finance chairman after Trump’s presidential inauguration last year. He previously described Trump as a “great friend” in 2016 and served as a vice…