McDonnell Says He Plans To Return Gifts From Embattled Donor

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) said in a live radio interview on Tuesday that he plans to return the gifts he has received from a businessman and donor. 

“Those gifts that I have in my possession, I am working with my counsel to be able to return,” McDonnell said in the WTOP interview.

In addition, McDonnell said, his eldest daughter, Jeanine McDonnell, has recently returned a wedding gift — reportedly a $10,000 check — from the donor, Jonnie Williams

McDonnell and his family have received thousands of dollars in gifts from Williams. Last week, McDonnell announced that he and his family had repaid $124,115.17 to Williams, to cover several loans given in recent years.

This post has been updated.

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