David Plouffe, a former top adviser to President Barack Obama, took to Twitter on Sunday to issue a stinging rebuke to House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA).
Earlier in the day, the California Republican had branded White House press secretary Jay Carney a “paid liar.” That got the attention of Plouffe, who said Issa has dubious ethics.
Strong words from Mr Grand Theft Auto and suspected arsonist/insurance swindler. And loose ethically today.thehill.com/video/house/30…
— David Plouffe (@davidplouffe) June 2, 2013
Along with his brother, Issa was charged with stealing a car in the 1970s, but he was never convicted. In 1982, Issa, a businessman, was suspected of arson after a suspicious fire brought down one of his factories. No charges were filed.
A 2011 profile of Issa in The New Yorker detailed both incidents.
