Ranking Member Morelle Statement on President Biden’s Removal of Architect of the Capitol Blanton

Washington, D.C. – Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (D-NY) issued the below statement following President Biden’s decision to remove the Architect of the Capitol, J. Brett Blanton:

“After being given the opportunity to respond to numerous allegations of legal, ethical, and administrative violations, and failing to directly respond, the President has removed Mr. Brett Blanton from his position – a decision I firmly stand behind. 

“President Biden did the right thing and heeded my call for action. I look forward to working with my colleagues to begin a search for a new Architect immediately.” 

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