Biden’s Food Stamp Official Accused of Outsourcing Policy to Soros-Backed Organization, Ethics Complaint Filed

Biden’s Food Stamp Chief Under Scrutiny for ⁣Alleged⁢ Unethical Practices

Two months ‌into the Biden administration, ‌a top⁣ official ⁣at the Department of Agriculture found herself in a⁢ perplexing situation. A New ⁣York Times reporter posed a question ⁢about a program that left her stumped.

The reporter⁣ reached out to Stacy Dean,⁤ the Deputy Undersecretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, on March⁣ 30, 2021. ⁢The query ⁣revolved around data suggesting that food stamps may not effectively⁤ address food insufficiency, ⁤with only a quarter of struggling Americans enrolled for this critical benefit.

Instead ​of seeking guidance within​ the Agriculture Department, Dean⁢ swiftly ⁢redirected the question to her former colleagues at⁣ the ‌Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank supported by George Soros.

Consulting Soros-Funded Think Tank for Answers

Dean’s email to the think ‍tank requested insights to help ​craft a suitable‍ response to the reporter’s inquiry. Shortly after receiving ​the reporter’s message, she sought advice, emphasizing the need for a compelling answer.

Hours later,⁤ the think tank responded, pointing ‍to‍ Census Bureau survey data that countered the reporter’s implications. The New York Times subsequently featured this survey as part of a story⁣ on the Biden administration’s endeavors to enhance federal​ food assistance programs.

Ethical Concerns and Potential Violations

A watchdog organization, Protect the Public’s Trust, raised ethical concerns ‌about Dean’s close ties⁢ to the Soros-funded think tank. They filed⁣ a complaint ⁣urging ⁢the Department ⁢of Agriculture’s inspector general to investigate possible breaches of ethical conduct.

Although ‌the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities portrays itself as a nonpartisan entity focusing on policies impacting low-income ⁢Americans, it ⁤receives significant funding from Democratic ‌benefactors, including the Democracy Alliance and Soros’s Open Society Foundations.

Using Official Resources for Private Benefit

Records suggest that Dean may⁣ have ‌engaged⁢ in ⁣activities benefiting her former employer, potentially contravening federal ethics regulations. For instance, she was involved in reviewing a draft report on ​the WIC program prepared ⁤by the‍ think tank, a task she carried out using federal resources.

Such⁤ actions ‍have sparked concerns about conflicts of interest and the misuse of governmental resources for private gains, underscoring the importance of upholding ethical standards in public service.