Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Possible Firing of HHS Secretary Tom Price
Washington, DC – Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement:
"Tom Price's resignation isn't enough.
"There is a culture of corruption in the Trump administration. Whether it's unqualified hacks like Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke spending taxpayer money on private jet flights in the Caribbean, or otherwise qualified longtime public servants like David Shulkin going to Wimbledon and taking a European river cruise on the people's dime, the dishonesty and depravity is pervasive.
"It's no wonder that administration officials feel no sense of ethics and personal or fiscal responsibility when Donald Trump is at the helm. Donald Trump has made a career out of swindling hardworking people and trampling anyone in his path to get to the top. He has flaunted his lavish lifestyle and long ago abandoned any pretense of humility.
"Donald Trump only cares about Donald Trump – it should be no surprise that other administration officials are following his example and putting themselves and their own interests above those of the government and the American people. Donald Trump has created an environment in which corruption and bad behavior are encouraged and rewarded.
"I am fed up, and the American people are fed up. It's time to bring back government for the people instead of government for the elite and powerful friends of Donald Trump."