Democrats Withdraw Support from Ethics Bill After Alleged White House Contact

Three House Democrats rescinded their backing of a bipartisan ethics reform bill, citing concerns over partisanship and potential misuse against the Biden administration.

• Reps. Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Kweisi Mfume withdrew as co-sponsors of the Presidential Ethics Reform Act.
• The bill, co-introduced by Reps. Katie Porter and James Comer, aims to enhance financial transparency for presidents and vice presidents.
• Porter and Comer sought equal bipartisan support, but the effort faltered amid allegations of White House interference.
• The White House and the lawmakers denied any direct influence on their decision to step back from the bill.
• Porter remains optimistic about garnering sufficient Democratic support for the legislation.

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