Oregon Governor's Wife says she is a mentally-ill alcoholic, days after nepotism scandal exploded over her being given official job and police detail while facing bullying accusations
The wife of
Oregon governor Tina Kotek has claimed she's a mentally-ill alcoholic amid a growing nepotism scandal that has seen the
Democrat's ethics questioned.
Aimee Kotek Wilson announced on Tuesday that she is in recovery from alcoholism but did not specify what kind of mental illness she lives with, as reported by
Oregon Live.
'I share this information about myself now, and have in the past, in the hopes it will make a difference and reduce stigma,' Wilson said in a statement.
Wilson's comments come as news organizations have been questioning her new role in Kotek's administration, which includes a security detail while she attends events on the governor's behalf. The funds to pay for the extra security will come out of the existing governor's budget.
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The wife of Oregon governor Tina Kotek, Aimee Kotek Wilson, announced on Tuesday that she is in recovery from alcoholism
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The couple is seen with vice president Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff
Aimee Kotek Wilson announced on Tuesday that she is in recovery from alcoholism but did not specify what kind of mental illness she lives with.
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