HUD Inspector General Officially Investigating Carson Family

The Inspector General’s office at HUD yesterday confirmed that there is an “open matter” with regard to HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and the role that his family has played at the Department. WaPo reported last month that HUD officials were worried that Carson possibly violated ethics rules by involving his family in a “listening tour” event last summer in Baltimore. Ben Carson Jr., a local businessman, was inviting potential clients to the event, giving the appearance that Carson’s family was using his position for his family’s gain. Carson had called for an IG review of the matter and Senators had also called for a more extensive review of the family’s activities. More here.