“We’ve all complied with those rules, but it has disincentivized good men and women,” she said, defending Anthony Scaramucci.
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Thursday suggested that filling out financial disclosure forms and having them released to the public discourages qualified people from serving in government ― despite the fact that the procedure is a basic measure of transparency in government.
Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Conway aimed to defend new White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, after he falsely claimed that his financial disclosure form was leaked to Politico.
“There are so many qualified men and women who wanted to serve this president, this administration and their country who have been completely demoralized and completely, I think, disinclined to do so, based on the paperwork that we have to put forward, divesting assets, the different hoops you have to run through,” Conway said. “This White House is transparent and accountable, and we’ve all complied with those rules, but it has disincentivized good men and women. I hope it doesn’t disincentivize Anthony.”
Accusing reporters of “covering the style and not the substance here,” Conway defended Scaramucci, who has pledged to tamp down on leaks.
More: Conway: Asking People To Be Ethical Discourages Serving In Government
Does what she said make sense to anyone? Is that how she thinks government should be run? If so - no wonder there are so many "ethics" problems in the Trump Administration.
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Thursday suggested that filling out financial disclosure forms and having them released to the public discourages qualified people from serving in government ― despite the fact that the procedure is a basic measure of transparency in government.
Appearing on “Fox & Friends,” Conway aimed to defend new White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, after he falsely claimed that his financial disclosure form was leaked to Politico.
“There are so many qualified men and women who wanted to serve this president, this administration and their country who have been completely demoralized and completely, I think, disinclined to do so, based on the paperwork that we have to put forward, divesting assets, the different hoops you have to run through,” Conway said. “This White House is transparent and accountable, and we’ve all complied with those rules, but it has disincentivized good men and women. I hope it doesn’t disincentivize Anthony.”
Accusing reporters of “covering the style and not the substance here,” Conway defended Scaramucci, who has pledged to tamp down on leaks.
More: Conway: Asking People To Be Ethical Discourages Serving In Government
Does what she said make sense to anyone? Is that how she thinks government should be run? If so - no wonder there are so many "ethics" problems in the Trump Administration.
