"Immigration policies that Kelly helped enact during his tenure at DHS have prompted this expansion of shelter facilities for migrant children. "
In other words, in some ways he helped create his new job while he was still in Team Trump. Wonder how many others did/are doing the same.
It also reminds me that the unemployment rate declined recently. Any association?
Can Nielsen, his protege, be far behind?
This man’s lack of character has already been revealed -highlighted by his racist and misogynistic lack of an apology to Congresswoman Wilson - so I find this unsurprising. This time, though, he can’t blame his soulless action on Trump.
So same s—t, different day, more money. Got it.
#leavingthishere
I wonder if his new employers are aware of his previous Latin America comments.
Double dipping on cruelty to innocent children. This must be his dream job. Can’t stand looking at his arrogant face. I am glad Trump treated him like sh#% on his shoe.
Why is ANYBODY hiring ANY of these swine for ANYTHING?
Well it’s a company that scoops its profits from the public $ to detain immigrant children. That’s sort of a swiney operation, no? Kind likes/hires its own kind.
I guess it is encouraging that this is the only job the former Trump White House Chief of Staff and Head of the Dept of Homeland Security has been able to get.
There used to be, and still are, laws that determine not only what former government officials can do when they leave the government but also how long after they leave they can do it.
From the CBS report:
Prior to joining the Trump administration in January 2017, Kelly had been on the board of advisors of DC Capital Partners, an investment firm that now owns Caliburn. […] The Caliburn board includes other former high-ranking military personnel, including retired General Anthony C. Zinni, Admiral James G. Stavridis and Rear Admiral Kathleen Martin. The company’s portfolio includes work in a variety of defense sectors. […] Kelly joined DC Capital’s board in February 2016 and stepped down in January 2017 when he was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security.
Notice that Kelly was already with DC Capital before he became Homeland Secretary.
Thus:
Delaney Marsco, ethics counsel at the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center, said her first question would be to ask whether Kelly ever consulted ethics officials about any involvement in formulating any policies surrounding unaccompanied minors.
“The fact is that when he was in the White House, the government took action that swelled the population of people that were in these facilities, and that benefited his former employer. That’s the exact kind of situation that is why we have the ethics clause,” Marsco said.
Now that he’s left the White House, Kelly is barred from lobbying for five years, but is free to return to his old company. During that time, he cannot attempt to influence government policies that might benefit the company.
“It’s who you know.”
(Grammar notwithstanding.)
Well it’s a company that scoops its profits from the public $… That’s sort of a swiney operation, no?
I dunno, lots of people like Space X.
As for Kelly, well, lots of Nazis ran afoul of the upper echelon of the Third Reich and were disgraced and left. Not the party, mind you. Just the location.
Caliburn’s Sallyport subsidiary is totes on-brand for John Kelly, too! And the Sallyport subsidiary offers bribery, corruption, and animal abuse, as well as David Dukes fans!
By the end of 2014, white South Africans had almost total authority over security operations: the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) and armory. They “controlled the weapons” said a former Sallyport employee. Their attitudes translated into action, current and former employees say. Sallyport employees said the South Africans ordered Iraqi translators to perform menial tasks like serving lunches.
Four other former employees said Central and South Americans on base weren’t treated as equals. South Africans allegedly used their influence with the base’s security director to have Central and South Americans moved to undesirable shifts. “They would take them off day-shift and put them on night and forget about them,” said a former Sallyport employee who saw HR complaints against the South Africans.
Scum bag.
“Well, I could get a ruthless person to forward the company’s bottom line who gets along with everyone and is honest.
Or I could hire an ex- white house staffer who alienates everyone around him, is arrogant, and a moral coward.
Well, I guess I’ll go with the difficult boor.”
So was he committing crimes against humanity for financial gain, or just because he hates humanity?
I wondered too. He was obviously rehired for his contacts. He won’t register as a lobbyist of course, but I find it hard to believe he won’t be chatting up the relevant personnel in government.
At least his skills will be put to their best use.
I hear the company is expanding to add a division that kills puppies and kittens.
In the vicinity of Trump, formerly honourable individuals show their true colours. Trump is an incubator for evil, and it’s catching.