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We have the highest ethical standards of any administration in history': Jen Psaki defends Biden administration hiring family members including her sister, Chief of Staff Ron Klain's wife, and White House counselor Steve Ricchetti's two sons and daughter
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Posted on 06/21/2021 2:15:24 PM PDT by algore

While President Joe Biden promised that none of his family members would receive government jobs, that hasn't extended to his top tier of advisers

Psaki was asked at the Monday briefing what safeguards the White House has in place to prevent preferential hiring of family members.

'We have the highest ethical standards of any administration in history,' Psaki replied. 'A number of ethics officials have conveyed that and we're proud of that... This is the most diverse administration in American history.'

At least five children of his top aides have gotten jobs, according to a report Friday in The Washington Post Relatives of other aides - including Chief of Staff Ron Klain's wife and press secretary Jen Psaki's sister - have also secured high-level posts

White House counselor Steve Ricchetti, deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed and presidential personnel office director Cathy Russell each have at least one direct family member working for the Biden administration

The scrutiny on hiring practices was triggered in part by the Treasury Department's announcement last week that it was hiring J.J. Ricchetti, son of Biden counselor Steve Ricchetti, leading to accusations of nepotism.

J.J. Ricchetti, a recent college graduate with no other experience listed on his department bio, will be a special assistant to the Treasury's office of legislative affairs.

A White House official said that the administration had prioritized hiring volunteers from the campaign, such as J.J.

Steve Ricchetti’s daughter, Shannon, a 2016 college graduate, also works at the White House, serving as the deputy associate director of the office of the White House social secretary.

Steve Ricchetti's son Daniel, who has more work experience, serves as a senior adviser in the office of the undersecretary of state for arms control and international security.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: biden; ebola; ethics; janetreno; jenpsaki; nepotism; ronklain
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To: Renegade

She’s so full of it!

If she thinks the majority of Americans believe her, she has some issues, one being a democrat.


41 posted on 06/21/2021 2:55:34 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: algore

Are nepotism and ethical behavior mutually exclusive? Not necessarily, but very likely. I doubt anyone wants to explore it properly in this case. I also do not trust “Raggedy Ann McCircle Back” (TY Schlichter) for a modicum of truth in this case.


42 posted on 06/21/2021 2:58:20 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (No audit. No peace.)
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To: algore

Isn’t that what Clinton said?

Every Dem says it.


43 posted on 06/21/2021 2:59:18 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs. I )
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To: algore

‘We have the highest ethical standards of any administration in history,’ Psaki replied. ‘A number of ethics officials have conveyed that and we’re proud of that... This is the most diverse administration in American history.’


And there you can see the problem. To this administration ethical = diverse.

And as a side note, when did we acquire ‘ethics officials’ and what are the qualifications for the job?


44 posted on 06/21/2021 3:00:46 PM PDT by hanamizu
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To: algore

That’s the same thing Bill Clinton said, then the same thing the Obozo said and now their bastard child is spewing the same claim of being honest and ethical so we’re not believe our own lying eyes.


45 posted on 06/21/2021 3:01:04 PM PDT by drypowder
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To: ridesthemiles

You’re asking a lot. Maybe start at the 3rd, I doubt they made 5.


46 posted on 06/21/2021 3:03:12 PM PDT by Bulwyf
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47 posted on 06/21/2021 3:03:54 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (‘’’)
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To: BitWielder1

All Democrat administrations claim that to show how bad the Republican administrations are staffed. The harder they claim ethics, the more intense the inspection needs to be.


48 posted on 06/21/2021 3:05:40 PM PDT by Paperpusher
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49 posted on 06/21/2021 3:05:40 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (‘’’)
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To: algore

Sounds like “White Privilege” to me.


50 posted on 06/21/2021 3:07:58 PM PDT by DFG
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To: algore

US Politicians?

Ethics?

QED.


51 posted on 06/21/2021 3:08:08 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Critical Marx Theory is The SOLUTION....)
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To: algore
" 'We have the highest ethical standards of any administration in history,' "

Pure libberish rubbish!
52 posted on 06/21/2021 3:08:11 PM PDT by clearcarbon (Fraudulent elections have consequences.)
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53 posted on 06/21/2021 3:12:51 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (‘’’)
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54 posted on 06/21/2021 3:13:14 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (‘’’)
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55 posted on 06/21/2021 3:14:31 PM PDT by AnthonySoprano (‘’’)
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To: algore
"We have the highest ethical standards of any administration in history".....Jen Psaki

Circling back Jen.


56 posted on 06/21/2021 3:16:02 PM PDT by caww ( )
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To: algore

If I remember correctly the Obama and Clinton Adm said the very same thing.


57 posted on 06/21/2021 3:31:21 PM PDT by Karoo
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To: algore

We have high standards, although we ignore them!


58 posted on 06/21/2021 3:33:36 PM PDT by MortMan (Shouldn't "palindrome" read the same forward and backward?)
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To: Karoo

Nepotism is only a problem if you’re a Republican!
Possibly the worst example is JFK making his brother RFK AG !


59 posted on 06/21/2021 3:39:34 PM PDT by Reily
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To: algore

Leftists lie...constantly.


60 posted on 06/21/2021 3:42:35 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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