Michael Bromwich

“All these officials should have had to pass what is supposed to be a rigorous background investigation. It is surprising that either the background investigation failed to learn of these issues or the person with final authority for hiring was willing to overlook or excuse these significant issues,”

Michael Bromwich · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Bromwich said all officials should have had to pass a rigorous background investigation and questioned why significant issues were overlooked.

“Neither speaks well for the level of integrity currently acceptable to the leaders of the Department of Justice.”

Michael Bromwich · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Bromwich said the situation does not speak well for the level of integrity currently acceptable to DOJ leaders.

“I am surprised that DOJ hiring standards seem to have slipped so dramatically,”

Michael Bromwich · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Bromwich expressed surprise that DOJ hiring standards appear to have slipped dramatically.