WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called for an investigation into Anthony D'Esposito, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), for potentially violating the Hatch Act. Following recent reporting that D'Esposito intends to seek the Republican nomination for his previously held Congressional seat, Blumenthal wrote today to Acting Special Counsel Jamieson Greer, raising concerns that D'Esposito is running for political office despite continuing to serve as DOL Inspector General.
"As you know, Mr. D'Esposito was confirmed to be Inspector General on December 18, 2025. As Inspector General, Mr. D'Esposito is covered by the Hat...