Trent Franks
US Congressman
Trent Franks was a United States Representative for Arizona’s 8th congressional district.
Franks resigned in December 2017 following allegations that he offered two of his staffers $5 million to conceive a child for him. Franks responded that he requested that they serve as surrogates only, but resigned after pressure from Congressional leadership.
References
- Rep. Trent Franks of Arizona abruptly resigns after former aide says he offered her $5 million to carry his child (Los Angeles Times)
- Rep. Trent Franks offered $5 million to aide to bear his child, resigns amid inquiry (Washington Post)
- Opinion | Trent Franks rescinded my internship when I wouldn’t come to his house (Washington Post)