White House should probe Conway's Nordstrom comments: U.S. ethics office

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: Reuters

The White House should investigate whether presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway violated government ethics rules when she made a public endorsement of Ivanka Trump products, and consider disciplinary action, the Office of Government Ethics said in a letter on Tuesday.

Conway's comments last week after retailer Nordstrom announced it was dropping the branded line of Trump's daughter Ivanka prompted criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers amid concern she may have violated ethics rules.

"There is strong reason to believe that Ms. Conway has violated the Standards of Conduct and that disciplinary action is warranted," the letter read.

The White House did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-nordstrom-idUSKBN15T2M7

[Abouttime]

1. Conway needs to go, Now!

She needs to be fired immediately and prosecuted for abusing the power of the Presidency.
This vile woman belongs behind bars.

[LTG]

2. Unfortunately not a violation of law.

This was a violation of federal regulations and not federal law. Sanctions in most cases in other agencies is a short suspension for a first offense, often around a week.

The actual determination of punishment is up to the head of the agency. In this case the White House and the President, who may determine that "counseling is sufficient.