Amid the ongoing bribery scandal implicating FirstEnergy Corp., Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has stated that he was unaware of the company’s $4 million in dark money payments towards his 2018 gubernatorial campaign. These payments were made through 501(c)(4) nonprofits that can raise and spend unlimited sums on political advertising without disclosing their donors. Despite these contributions, DeWine maintains his support for nuclear generation in Ohio and places the responsibility for the money’s distribution on FirstEnergy officials.