Fed watchdog accuses Architect of Capitol of ethics violations over offer to give 'patriots' tours

[kpete]

A federal watchdog is accusing the Architect of the Capitol, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, of ethics violations over an offer to provide tours to “patriots” weeks before the November 2020 election.

The inspector general with oversight over J. Brett Blanton, the Architect of the Capitol, found that one of his immediate family members offered private tours of the US Capitol in September 2020 while the building was closed due to Covid-19, according to a newly released report.

A post on social media included photos of Blanton and the family member from the dome of the Capitol with a comment stating: “This is happening!!!” and “All PATRIOTS welcome,” according to the report. That comment was later edited to read: “*Patriots=Americans who love America. Not a candidate,” the report said.

Link to tweet

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https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/01/politics/architect-of-the-capitol-ethics-violations/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_content=2022-11-02T07%3A00%3A11

[Ocelot II]

1. Every day we learn something new about the kind of people TFG appointed

and the depths of corruption within his government. He turned DC, never a shining example of virtue, into a stinking cesspool at all levels. Only TFG could corrupt the office of the fucking Architect of the Capitol.

[question everything]

2. At least remove him from this post

[malaise]

3. The Slobfather appointing anyone to deal with ethics

Is akin to a prostitute preaching about virginity.
Lock them all up.

[tanyev]

4. All PATRIOTS welcome to a private Capitol stakeout tour!

Learn where all the unreinforced glass is!
See where lawmakers would go in an emergency!
Souvenir floor plan maps to take home!