To: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Don’t let Sec. Elaine Chao abuse her power
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao may have abused her position and wielded her influence to benefit her family’s business. Congress must thoroughly investigate these serious accusations, because we deserve leaders who play by the rules and serve the public -- not use their power to enrich themselves and their families.
Why is this important?
Yet another Trump official is coming under fire for suspicion of peddling influence from the White House.
This summer, the New York Times revealed that Secretary Elaine Chao -- head of the Department of Transportation and wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell -- has seemingly used her office to promote her family’s shipping company, Foremost Group, in China.
According to the report, Chao has attempted to include members of the company in official state visits… made appearances alongside family members in Chinese media… and orchestrated several other opportunities to promote Foremost Group overseas throughout the past several months.
In response, the House Oversight and Reform Committee has launched an investigation into these instances of nepotism. This investigation must be thorough and uninterrupted -- and Secretary Chao must be held accountable for any wrongdoing.
If you believe those appointed to lead us should serve We the People -- not their own best interests -- add your name to support the committee’s investigation.
This summer, the New York Times revealed that Secretary Elaine Chao -- head of the Department of Transportation and wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell -- has seemingly used her office to promote her family’s shipping company, Foremost Group, in China.
According to the report, Chao has attempted to include members of the company in official state visits… made appearances alongside family members in Chinese media… and orchestrated several other opportunities to promote Foremost Group overseas throughout the past several months.
In response, the House Oversight and Reform Committee has launched an investigation into these instances of nepotism. This investigation must be thorough and uninterrupted -- and Secretary Chao must be held accountable for any wrongdoing.
If you believe those appointed to lead us should serve We the People -- not their own best interests -- add your name to support the committee’s investigation.