Republican Senator Ted Cruz is calling for a new Senate investigation into Phil Washington, Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.
Washington’s first nomination was stalled last summer, and allegations of corruption and retaliation at Denver International Airport have spurred Cruz’s call for an additional investigation.
Washington was involved in two federal criminal investigations when Biden selected him to be a member of his transportation transition team.
One involved allegations that LA Metro knowingly distributed counterfeit N95 masks early in the pandemic, leading to at least one death, and the other involved a no-bid contract for a sexual harassment hotline given to a friend of a county supervisor in which the county ended up paying $8,000 a call.
Jennifer Loew, the whistleblower whose information led to the investigation and search warrants, was retaliated against by Washington.
Takeaways:
- Ted Cruz is calling for a new Senate investigation into Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Phil Washington’s first nomination was stalled last summer.
- Washington was involved in two federal criminal investigations when Biden selected him to be a member of his transportation transition team.
- Jennifer Loew, the whistleblower whose information led to the investigation and search warrants, was retaliated against by Washington.
- Cruz is calling for an additional investigation into allegations of corruption and retaliation at Denver International Airport.
Commentary:
Republican voters should be concerned about the allegations against Phil Washington and support Ted Cruz’s call for an additional investigation. These allegations are serious and involve corruption, retaliation, and misuse of funds.
It is crucial that the Senate thoroughly investigates Washington before considering his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.
Republican voters expect their elected officials to hold those in positions of power accountable and ensure that government officials act in the best interest of the American people.
Cruz’s call for an additional investigation is a step in the right direction, and Republican voters should support his efforts to root out corruption and hold those responsible accountable.
