Mackenzie returns the $2,600 Kidan contribution
Reporting and findings
- reported
NOTUS reported on July 30 that Ryan Mackenzie had returned Kidan's $2,600 contribution, following The Morning Call's reporting. A spokesperson attributed the return to avoiding an appearance of impropriety. The report did not establish that Mackenzie sought Kidan's pardon.
- NOTUS / Spotlight PA: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie returns donation from pardoned Republican megadonorOpening paragraphs, returned contribution and spokesperson response.
- documented
Trump granted Adam R. Kidan a full and unconditional pardon on July 3, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Justice: July 3, 2026 executive grant of clemency for Adam R. KidanSigned grant, pages 1–2.
Summary and current status
Return reported July 30; exact refund transaction date not specified
People and organizations
- Ryan MackenzieCongressman whose leadership PAC returned the contribution
- Adam R. KidanContributor whose donation was returned
- Donald J. TrumpPresident who pardoned Kidan on July 3
Relationships in this file
- Ryan MackenzieReturned the reported leadership-PAC contributionAdam R. Kidan
- Donald J. TrumpGranted the pardon preceding reporting of the returned contributionAdam R. Kidan
Money trail
paymentKidan contribution returned$2,600 - Paid by / source
- Ryan Mackenzie's leadership PAC
- Received by
- Adam Kidan