Key takeaways:
- President Joe Biden fired J. Brett Blanton, the Architect of the Capitol, following a report that said he had abused his authority and misused taxpayer money.
- Blanton had been appointed by former President Donald Trump and had been the subject of bipartisan criticism.
- President Biden terminated Blanton’s career after doing his due diligence and after Blanton was pressed on the findings while testifying before the Committee on House Administration.
President Joe Biden has fired J. Brett Blanton, the Architect of the Capitol, following a report that said he had abused his authority and misused taxpayer money while overseeing the Capitol complex.
The White House official confirmed the dismissal on Monday, saying in a statement that “after doing our due diligence, the Architect of [the] Capitol was terminated at the President’s direction.”
Blanton had been appointed by former President Donald Trump and had been the subject of bipartisan criticism for refusing to come near the building on January 6, allegedly impersonating a police officer, allegedly misusing his government car, and apparently dissembling when questioned about it by lawmakers.
Last week, Blanton was pressed on these findings and other issues while testifying before the Committee on House Administration. The inspector general report substantiated claims that he had abused his authority, leading House Republicans to push for his ouster.
In a brief, terse letter, President Biden brought an end to Blanton’s career, which had been mostly illustrious for its vibrant allegations of wrongdoing. The White House official said that the President had “done his due diligence” before making the decision to terminate Blanton.
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