To: The United States House of Representatives
Oversight Committee must investigate Trump's conflicts of interest.
It's the House Oversight Committee's job to investigate the president to identify and protect against conflicts of interest. The chair, Rep. Jason Chaffetz said before the election that he'd vigorously investigate corruption in a potential Clinton administration -- but so far, he's been silent on President Trump.
Why is this important?
Earlier this year, Chaffetz called for transparency from both presidential candidates, saying: "If you're going to run and try to become the president of the United States, you're going to have to open up your kimono and show everything, your tax returns, your medical records...." He continued, "My job is not to be a cheerleader for the president. My job is to hold them accountable and to provide that oversight. That's what we do."
Now, this watchdog's lost his bite, advising reporters: "so give him some time to organize, get their staff and their counsel all situated." Chaffetz can't change his tune now that his party is in charge -- he must turn that same level of scrutiny on President Trump. The American people deserve nothing less.
Americans agree that strong oversight is necessary to ensure that public servants look to their time in government as a way of contributing to society, not a way of enriching themselves and their friends. Add your name and demand that the House Oversight Committee investigate Donald Trump's conflicts of interest.
Now, this watchdog's lost his bite, advising reporters: "so give him some time to organize, get their staff and their counsel all situated." Chaffetz can't change his tune now that his party is in charge -- he must turn that same level of scrutiny on President Trump. The American people deserve nothing less.
Americans agree that strong oversight is necessary to ensure that public servants look to their time in government as a way of contributing to society, not a way of enriching themselves and their friends. Add your name and demand that the House Oversight Committee investigate Donald Trump's conflicts of interest.