The Government Accountability Office — Congress’ independent investigative arm — concluded that after the resignation of Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen in April 2019, an improper succession occurred, with Kevin McAleenan taking on the position. McAleenan then altered the order of succession for other officials to succeed him after his departure.

GAO has referred the matter to the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security for further review and potential action. The office also urged the inspector general to consider the consequences of actions taken by invalidly appointed officials.

[The same IG who's been covering up the USSS' deleted 1/5 & 1/6 text messages.]

The GAO opinion was issued at the request of House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), who urged the inspector general to “immediately and swiftly review the legality of actions – which span 16 months – taken by these officials.” They also called for Wolf to resign his position and revert to his previously Senate-confirmed role as undersecretary for strategy. And they demanded that Cuccinelli resign entirely.

[Post edited by Hoo TV at 07/28/2022 11:24PM]