Violations of Misuse of Position through Tesla Endorsement

congress CHAPTER XVI—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS SUBCHAPTER B—GOVERNMENT ETHICS PART 2635—STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH Subpart G—Misuse of Position § 2635.702 Use of public office for private gain. § 2635.702 Use of public office for private gain. An employee may not use their public office for their own private gain; for the endorsement of any product, service, or enterprise (except as otherwise permitted by this part or other applicable law or regulation); or for the private gain of friends, relatives, or persons with whom the employee is affiliated in a nongovernmental capacity, including nonprofit organizations of which the employee is an officer or member, and persons with whom the employee has or seeks employment or business relations. (c) Endorsements. Employees may not use or permit the use of their Government position or title or any authority associated with their public office to endorse any product, service, or enterprise except: (1) In furtherance of statutory authority to promote products, services, or enterprises (d) Performance of official duties affecting a private interest. To ensure that the performance of their official duties does not give rise to an appearance of use of public office for private gain or of giving preferential treatment, employees whose duties would affect the financial interests of a friend, relative, or person with whom they are affiliated in a nongovernmental capacity must comply with any applicable requirements of § 2635.502. Given the recent infractions of this committed by President Trump by opening a Tesla dealership on the front lawn of the White House, I’ve copied in the most relevant information for you regarding the misuse of position for an elected official to use their title and position for endorsement of a product or service. It seems you’ve forgotten this exists. This information and more can be found on the Federal DOJ page.