Trump-Appointed Capitol Architect J. Brett Blanton Committed Numerous Ethic Violations, Watchdog Says
A federal watchdog investigation is accusing the Architect of the Capitol, the person responsible for the maintenance of the U.S. Capitol, of abusing his power, misusing property and wasting taxpayer money. According to a report released by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Capitol Architect J. Brett Blanton, who was appointed for the job in 2019 by former President Donald Trump, used his position to offer private tours when the building was closed due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The report also found that his spouse, Michelle Blanton, posted on social media a photo of herself and B...