The White House refused to say Thursday whether President Obama still has confidence in Drug Enforcement Administration head Michele Leonhart after allegations that DEA agents attended cartel-funded sex parties in Colombia.
Asked if Mr. Obama still supports Ms. Leonhart, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said, “we do have concerns about what’s been reported” by an Inspector General’s investigation into the allegations.
“We do have high expectations” of those serving in high government posts, he said.
Asked again if the president supports the DEA chief, Mr. Earnest said, “I’ve said all I have to say.”
A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers said Wednesday that they have no confidence in Ms. Leonhart. Their statement comes a day after a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the allegations.
• Dave Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.
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