President Biden has fired the embattled Architect of the Capitol — the man responsible for the maintenance and operation of the historic Capitol building and its grounds — following a scathing report on his personal and professional management.
American politician, 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
“The Architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton, no longer has my confidence to continue in his job. He should resign or President Biden should remove him immediately,” McCarthy said Monday in a tweet. He also faced fierce questions about Capitol tours he allowed and sometimes conducted despite pandemic restrictions.
The inspector general said it received a hotline complaint on March 7, 2021, “concerning the misuse" of an AOC vehicle.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after calls for his resignation | CNN PoliticsPresident Joe Biden fired the Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton's on Monday following allegations that he misused government resources and was not physically present on the Capitol grounds during the January 6, 2021, insurrection, a White House official said.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden Fires Architect of the Capitol After Allegations of WrongdoingThe White House said President Biden fired the U.S. Architect of the Capitol amid accusations by an internal watchdog that he misused government vehicles and impersonated a police officer.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden terminates Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged abuse of authorityNEW: Biden has “terminated” the Architect of the Capitol, Brett Blanton. An inspector general report had found the Trump appointee had 'administrative, ethical and policy violations.'
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abusesWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has fired embattled Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton, who oversees the historic building that houses Congress and its expansive grounds, as pressure mounted for his removal following a scathing inspector general report of personal and management lapses.
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden fires Architect of the Capitol after inspector general report found he abused officeAn inspector general report released last year found “administrative, ethical and policy violations” by Blanton, including that he abused his government vehicle and misrepresented himself as a law enforcement official.
Baca lebih lajut »