Ex-Ethics Chief Shaub: Trump's Use of 'Drain the Swamp' Is Wrong

Walter Shaub, former chief of the government ethics office, took aim at Donald Trump, claiming the president was improperly using the phrase "drain the swamp."

Shaub, who resigned earlier this month, tweeted Monday:

Can someone tell POTUS "drain the swamp" refers to ethics problems not to folks who disagree with him? Not sure he knows he's using it wrong

— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) July 24, 2017

Shaub's remarks appeared to be sparked by Trump's early Monday morning tweet:

Drain the Swamp should be changed to Drain the Sewer - it's actually much worse than anyone ever thought, and it begins with the Fake News!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 24, 2017

In the past, Shaub has criticized Trump’s business interests, The Hill reported.

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