Republicans renew their calls for Biden's nonbinary energy official Sam Brinton ... trends now
The Department of Energy is refusing to fire the nonbinary official Sam Brinton despite them being accused of a second airport luggage theft.
Brinton, who was appointed in June, is now accused of stealing suitcases from airports in Minneapolis and Las Vegas.
They are due in court in Minnesota on the first charges, relating to an incident in September when they were on their way to a conference.
On Thursday night, it emerged that a second warrant for their arrest had been filed, this time in Las Vegas, over a separate alleged theft.
Sam Brinton, the nonbinary Department of Energy official charged with theft in Minnesota, has been accused of stealing a second suitcase from an airport in Nevada
The details of that alleged crime have not yet been made public. Brinton is yet to comment on the scandal. They are due in court in Minneapolis on December 19th.
Sam Brinton, a career civil servant, is on administrative leave
Dept of Energy spokesman
There are growing calls among Republicans for Brinton - who enjoys some level of nuclear clearance through their role - to be fired.
'If these latest allegations are true, Sam Brinton’s misconduct and severe lack of judgment are worse than we thought — signaling a pattern of criminal behavior that is disqualifying to represent the Department of Energy and influence policy.
'Brinton must be terminated immediately,' Rep. Andrew Clyde told DailyMail.com on Friday.
Congressman Troy Nehls also demanded Brinton's firing or resignation this morning, saying they should be 'fired immediately' and have their clearance revoked.
But The Department of Energy has so far only placed Brinton on leave.
In a statement to DailyMail.com on Friday, after the arrest warrant was filed in Las Vegas, a spokesman said: 'The Department of Energy
