REP LIEU CALLS FOR JUSTICE THOMAS TO RESIGN FOLLOWING NEW REPORTING ON UNDISCLOSED GIFTS

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after ProPublica's newest reporting outlining the numerous expensive luxury gifts that Clarence Thomas allegedly accepted and failed to disclose. 

“New reporting by ProPublica shows that Justice Clarence Thomas allegedly accepted massive gifts on numerous occasions and failed to disclose them. Justice Thomas’ alleged actions are not just shocking, they are illegal. No other government official would be allowed to accept a staggering 38 luxury vacations, period. And no government official would be allowed to accept private jet flights, yacht trips and VIP sports tickets without disclosure. The point of ethics rules and disclosure laws in other branches of government is to maintain the public trust by ensuring officials are not using their positions for personal gain. Disclosure laws like the ones Justice Thomas allegedly violated are meant to provide transparency and prevent corruption. Justice Thomas’ alleged actions don’t just appear corrupt, they are corrupt because of the unprecedented scale of his ethical and legal violations. Justice Thomas has brought shame upon himself and eroded the credibility of the Supreme Court. Justice Thomas should resign immediately.”

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