#MeToo and Congressional accountability: who pays the settlements to victims with VP of Research for the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Demian Brady

Congressional accountability and taxpayer responsibility are at the center of the ongoing debate over #MeToo settlements involving members of Congress. Vice President of Research at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Demian Brady says questions remain about transparency and who ultimately pays the financial settlements awarded to victims of harassment and misconduct claims. Brady explains that while reforms have been made in recent years requiring lawmakers to reimburse the Treasury for certain settlements, concerns persist over accountability, disclosure, and the burden placed on taxpayers when misconduct occurs within government institutions.