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GOP congressman made his staffers pick up laundry and dog droppings
Rep. Tom Garrett (R-VA) allegedly used his staffers as servants, tasking them with performing menial labor for him and his family.
Four former staffers told Politico that Garrett made them do things like walk and clean up after his dog, shop for his groceries, and pick up his clothing.
The duties were forced on full-time staff as well as interns. The demands would have been made on staffers while their salaries were paid for by taxpayers.
An aide said Garrett’s wife, Flanna, had him pick her up from a grocery store, drive her to the couple’s apartment, and help her unload her shopping from the car.
The Garretts also reportedly brought their dog to the office and expected staffers to look after it. Politico notes, “One source said the dog occasionally defecated on the floor and aides had to clean up the mess.”
The staffers said they complied with the unusual requests from the Garretts and feared their explosive tempers. They believed if they did not do what was demanded of them it could negatively impact their careers.
Four former staffers told Politico that Garrett made them do things like walk and clean up after his dog, shop for his groceries, and pick up his clothing.
The duties were forced on full-time staff as well as interns. The demands would have been made on staffers while their salaries were paid for by taxpayers.
An aide said Garrett’s wife, Flanna, had him pick her up from a grocery store, drive her to the couple’s apartment, and help her unload her shopping from the car.
The Garretts also reportedly brought their dog to the office and expected staffers to look after it. Politico notes, “One source said the dog occasionally defecated on the floor and aides had to clean up the mess.”
The staffers said they complied with the unusual requests from the Garretts and feared their explosive tempers. They believed if they did not do what was demanded of them it could negatively impact their careers.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/rep-tom-garrett-r-va-to-make-announcement-about-his-future-thursday/2018/05/24/291dd930-5ed5-11e8-b2b8-08a538d9dbd6_story.html
Rep. Tom Garrett affirms he will continue reelection bid in Virginia
In a 20-minute speech laced with lessons from his father, U.S. history and the Bible, Garrett, a member of the conservative Freedom Caucus, said he thought and prayed about the decision, and is committed to public service.
