This week, a major story broke regarding a Biden administration official berating a member of the media.
Even though Biden has promised to fire any staffer that disrespected people, Deputy White House Press Secretary TJ Ducklo only received a suspension.
After significant outrage over the slap on the wrist, Ducklo has resigned his position.
How It All Happened
Ducklo is reportedly dating a reporter for Axios, a clear conflict of interest.
After the initial story broke, a Politico reporter reached out to Ducklo for clarification.
Ducklo reportedly insulted the woman as well as threatening her career, all of which meet Biden’s standard for dismissal.
Instead, the White House stated that because the report was on Ducklo’s persona life, it considered his outburst a personal matter, but that did not fly with other media members of the public.
So, Ducklo has now fallen on his sword and resigned his position to save any further embarrassment to Biden, but this does not solve the initial problem that Biden did not live up to his word on this matter.
Ducklo put out a statement via Twitter Saturday night…
My statement on resigning from the White House. pic.twitter.com/3Jpiiv75vB
— TJ Ducklo (@TDucklo) February 14, 2021
His resignation was accepted, with Psaki stating, “We are committed to striving every day to meet the standard set by the President in treating others with dignity and respect, with civility and with a value for others through our words and our actions.”
If that were the case, however, she would have terminated Ducklo rather than just suspending him.
Source: ABC News
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