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According to a report by Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, and Nicole Gaouette of CNN, Jets owner and United States ambassador to the United Kingdom Woody Johnson was investigated over allegations he made racist and sexist remarks.
NEW: Woody Johnson, billionaire NFL owner & US ambassador to UK, was investigated by State OIG after allegations he made racist & sexist comments to staff & sought to use his gov't post to benefit Trump's personal biz in UK
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) July 22, 2020
(w. @kylieatwood & @NicoleCNN) https://t.co/1JfZ9S9N3F
Woody Johnson, top envoy since Aug 2017, made racist generalizations about Black men & questioned why the Black community celebrates Black History Month, per three sources and a diplomat familiar with the complaints to State IG https://t.co/1JfZ9S9N3F
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) July 22, 2020
Four sources familiar told CNN the ambassador hosted official gatherings at a posh men's-only club in London.
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) July 22, 2020
Two sources said he indicated he preferred working with women, but he suggested that was because women were cheaper & worked harder than men.https://t.co/1JfZ9S9N3F
Three sources said Johnson questioned why the Black community would want a separate month to celebrate Black history and argued that Black fathers didn't remain with their families and that was the "real challenge." https://t.co/1JfZ9S9N3F
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) July 22, 2020
Asked about the specific allegations, Johnson did not deny them. He called it an "honor of a lifetime" to serve as ambassador & "to lead the talented, diverse team of the U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom." Johnson called the team "the best in diplomacy" https://t.co/1JfZ9S9N3F
— Jennifer Hansler (@jmhansler) July 22, 2020
You can click here to read the full report.