Rubio Fires CoS for “Improper Conduct”

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has fired his Chief of Staff, Clint Reed, after allegations of “improper conduct” that violated office policies were brought to Rubio’s attention on Friday. The Senator’s office refused to disclose additional details about what that conduct entailed out of respect for those victimized by Reed’s conduct. “I was made aware, for the first time, of allegations of improper conduct by my Chief of Staff while under the employment of my office. ... I had sufficient evidence to conclude that while employed by this office, my Chief of Staff had violated office policies regarding proper relations between a supervisor and their subordinates. I further concluded that this led to actions which in my judgement amounted to threats to withhold employment benefits.” Reed had been with Rubio since December 2016. More here.