The investigative report also said that the receipts revealed nearly $800 were paid to clean rugs at Grisham’s residence and treat animal stains. Money was even spent to pay for a new doggy door.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has his temperature checked while helping to distribute food, water, and other supplies to Navajo families on May 27, 2020 in Huerfano on the Navajo Nation Reservation, New Mexico. (Getty Images)
Tripp Stelnicki, Grisham’s director of communications, faced a tough time responding to the media’s questions on the controversial expenditures. When KOB 4 investigator Chris Ramirez asked Stelnicki who ate all the food, the latter said the food items were given to people who attended the governor’s small in-person meetings at her mansion.