Ex-Interior secretary Zinke lied to investigators in casino case, watchdog finds

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Ex-Interior secretary Zinke lied to investigators in casino case, watchdog finds
Former Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, a leading contender to win Montana's House seat this fall, lied to investigators several times about the pressure he faced to approve a casino license for...
10:52 AM · Aug 24, 2022

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Former Interior secretary Ryan Zinke, the leading contender to win a new House seat representing Montana this fall, lied to investigators several times about conversations he had with federal officials, lawmakers and lobbyists about a petition by two Indian tribes to operate a casino in New England, the department’s watchdog said in a report released Wednesday.

Investigators with Inspector General Mark Greenblatt’s office concluded that when questioned about his talks with Interior attorneys and others outside the department, Zinke and his then chief of staff failed to comply with their “duty of candor” as public officials to tell the truth, the report said.

“We found that both Secretary Zinke and the [chief of staff] made statements that presented an inaccurate version of the circumstances in which [the Interior Department] made key decisions,” the report said. “As a result, we concluded that Secretary Zinke and the [chief of staff] did not comply with their duty of candor when questioned.”

Investigators found that Zinke and his chief of staff “made statements to OIG investigators with the overall intent to mislead them.”

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1. That should clinch Zinke's election

A majority of Montanans like to be lied to by corrupt bullies.

[Irish_Dem]

4. The more crimes they commit, the more money and votes they get.

MAGAs love criminals.

[Bobstandard]

2. Just a guess..

I’m supposing those lies did not benefit the tribes seeking approval for their casinos. It’s just a guess, but…

And I agree with poster above, lies to screw Indians are seen as a plus in Montana. Unless you’re an Indian, of course.

[Sneederbunk]

3. Methinky Zinke stinky.

[crickets]

5. Oh, and he lied about his own land deal as well?

Shocked. I am shocked, I tell you.

[SheltieLover]

6. Lock. Him. Up.