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Architect of the Capitol fired by President Biden after strong bipartisan criticism

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Architect of the Capitol fired by President Biden after strong bipartisan criticism

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton was let go this week following alleged abuse of authority, misuse of government property, and wasted taxpayer money.


By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor | February 17, 2023
J. Brett Blanton was the 12th Architect of the Capitol, serving 2020-2023. Photo: AOC.gov
J. Brett Blanton was the 12th Architect of the Capitol, serving 2020-2023. Photo: AOC.gov

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton was fired by President Biden for alleged ethical violations and strong criticism by members of Congress from both sides of the aisle.

Blanton was responsible for upkeep and operation of over 18 million sf of buildings and 570 acres of land at the U.S. Capitol.Ā An investigation conducted by the Architect of the Capitol Inspector Generalā€™s Office found Blanton had ā€œabused his authority, misused government property and wasted taxpayer money, among other substantiated violations.ā€

Blanton was sharply criticized during a House Administration Committee hearing, where he told lawmakers that he wasnā€™t on the grounds during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.Ā Blanton said he was ā€œdirecting personnelā€ from his government vehicle, which he said served as his officeā€™s mobile command post during the riot.

Blanton said the inspector generalā€™s report ā€œis filled with errors, omissions, mischaracterizations, misstatements, and conclusionary statements lacking evidence."

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