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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Energy Official's Jewelry Ad

2/5/2026

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint accusing Audrey Robertson, the Assistant Secretary of Energy overseeing mineral innovation, of appearing in a jewelry ad that could misuse her title.
The Energy Department said the vendor added the title.
The incident prompted CREW to seek an investigation into whether Robertson was paid or sought ethics guidance, noting prior Trump administration endorsements.

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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint accusing Audrey Robertson, the Assistant Secretary of Energy overseeing mineral innovation, of appearing in a jewelry ad that could misuse her title.
The Energy Department said the vendor added the title.
The incident prompted CREW to seek an investigation into whether Robertson was paid or sought ethics guidance, noting prior Trump administration endorsements.