Ben Carson Cleared Of Misconduct In Pricey Dining Room Set Order

Secretary Ben Carson was cleared of misconduct allegations related to a $31,000 dining room set ordered for his office in 2017. The order was made because officials deemed the existing set in poor condition, but it lacked required congressional approval. The order was canceled after media scrutiny, and no improper influence by Carson was found. Carson expressed frustration over the media portrayal, emphasizing his disinterest in furniture. The department declined further comment.

What was the cost of the dining room set that was ordered for Secretary Carson's office?

What requirement did the department fail to meet when ordering the furniture?