WASHINGTON, D.C. – The GOP started the process to name a new Comptroller General—an official who has the power to sue the Trump administration on behalf of Congress—and gave Democrats less than 24 hours to submit candidates for consideration. 

The Comptroller General leads the U.S. Government Accountability Office and can hold President Trump accountable for rescinding federal funding that’s already been approved by Congress. Republicans likely intend to choose the new official before they lose control of Congress in January. 

Following notice that a new Comptroller was being selected, the BlueGreen Alliance issued a statement from Executive Director Jason Walsh: 

“Trump has been using tax dollars as his own personal slush fund since he got into office and is once again trying to avoid accountability. He sees the writing on the wall now that his party is about to lose control of Congress. Democrats shouldn’t let the GOP rush this process.”