1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

The potential conflicts of interest and concerning ties of administration officials to private companies with interests in their agencies' work warrant close scrutiny. The reports of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick retaining financial stakes in firms that could profit from cuts to NOAA's budget are troubling. It creates the appearance of impropriety and raises questions about whose interests are being prioritized – public good or private gain. Ethical standards in government should be upheld through transparency and accountability measures. I urge you to investigate these matters thoroughly to ensure Cabinet members are serving the American people's interests, not exploiting their positions for personal enrichment at public expense. Allegations of misconduct and self-dealing undermine faith in democratic institutions.