Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s personal connections are raising concerns on Capitol Hill and beyond amid recent reports of various conflicts of interest.
This post has been updated after additional comment and information from the Department of Transportation.
In response to the reports, a spokesperson from the Department of Transportation told Yahoo Finance in an email: “These disingenuous attacks are simply political hit jobs filled with innuendos that continue to be rejected every time they are recycled.” ‘It’s entirely inappropriate’The Times investigation detailed how the cabinet member had requested federal officials help coordinate travel arrangements for at least one family member and relatives in meetings with Chinese officials.
Furthermore, the Times found that McConnell’s re-election campaigns have received more than $1 million in contributions from Chao’s extended family.
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