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When you are considering who to appoint to senior positions in a federal agency it is important to do robust background check. Perhaps that was done, perhaps not—since President Trump waived background checks for White House staff requiring security clearances.

All of which can lead to a story like this, Key Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment

The question I have for you is, “Would you ever suggest to a junior staff member that they should share a hotel room with you?” The facts are clear that they did share a room (in separate beds). What would be the ramifications for your employment if you did?

Sexual harassment can come from a 30-year-old or a 70-year-old. The age makes no difference; it is the behavior that is the issue.

When you make political allegiance the key to gaining a political appointment without appropriate guardrails, your agency will start to falter. I also think this will be an issue with trying to hire 10,000 ICE officers. You need to be very careful about the type of person you are hiring. Just trying to get “your numbers up” cannot override due diligence in hiring.