Lawmakers request investigation into former lobbyists in Trump administration

Four Democratic Congress members, including Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim, have requested investigations into former lobbyists appointed by the Trump administration for potential ethics violations benefiting their prior clients. The lawmakers raised concerns about officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, citing possible favoritism towards lobbying firms. They highlighted that federal ethics rules typically prohibit government employees from engaging with former clients for one year, a period extended to two years during Trump’s first term. The letter was sent to the inspectors general of 16 federal agencies, underscoring ongoing issues with former lobbyists in key positions.

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