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Sen. Hawley Demands Resignation of Energy Secretary Granholm Over Stock Ownership Discrepancies

In a series of heated exchanges, Senator Josh Hawley accused Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm of misleading Congress about her stock holdings and called for her resignation.

  • During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley grilled Secretary Jennifer Granholm over her incorrect past testimonies regarding stock ownership.
  • Granholm admitted to owning stocks in companies that could benefit from her department's policies, despite previous claims of having sold all individual stocks.
  • Hawley highlighted a pattern of delayed disclosures and potential conflicts of interest, accusing Granholm of institutionalized corruption within the Energy Department.
  • The controversy centers around Granholm's financial dealings, including a profitable stock sale in a green energy company previously backed by the administration.
  • Hawley's call for Granholm's resignation marks a significant escalation in the scrutiny of her conduct as Energy Secretary.
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