Ethics officer, unfazed by republican threats, tweaks Trump on endorsement ban (L.L. Bean)

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The Hill ?@thehill 8m8 minutes ago
Ethics office posts reminder on endorsement ban after Trump tweets "Buy L.L. Bean" http://hill.cm/qMZLezJ

The chief government ethics watchdog reminded executive branch employees Friday they are barred from endorsing products — one day after President-elect Donald Trump tweeted his support for retailer L.L. Bean.

The Office of Government Ethics posted a “refresher” on its website Friday that details certain practices that are prohibited for members of the executive branch. Included on the list is “endorsing any product, service, or company.”

The article was posted one day after Trump tweeted “Buy L.L. Bean” to his nearly 20 million followers.

The OGE post does not make any mention of Trump directly, but the president-elect and the independent ethics watchdog for the executive branch have clashed lately on ethical issues.

On Wednesday, OGE Director Walter Shaub said a just-announced plan by Trump to distance himself from his broad business interests was “wholly inadequate” since the incoming president planned to retain a stake in his empire, while handing day-to-day control to his two adult sons.

In turn, Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have requested a private interview with Shaub to discuss legislation reauthorizing the office.

read: http://thehill.com/homenews/news/314228-ethics-office-highlights-ban-on-endorsements-after-trump-tweets-buy-ll-bean

related:

Republican Threatens, Tries To Silence Ethics Watchdog's Criticism of Trump
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028467123

Office of Government Ethics director blasts Trump scheme on his business conflicts
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028462187

[mcar]

1. Good for him!

[randr]

2. He could be like the boy who pointed out that the Emperor had no clothes.

We really need a non-partisan person who is only interested in doing their job right.

[Maraya1969]

3. Maybe that will be bad for L L Bean. They deserve it.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

9. Why do they deserve it?

[Maraya1969]

10. They were big trump supporters

[babylonsister]

4. dt needs to be reminded of the rules constantly; his

staff is apparently clueless.

[brer cat]

8. I can only imagaine the eye rolls

Shaub has been doing.

[myrna minx]

5. K&R

[JoshinUtah]

6. Let's see how long it takes the Repubs to eliminate this guy's job! NT

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7. bring on the constitutional crisis