An internal review last year, prompted by a workplace complaint, found evidence that Lander bullied staffers and treated them disrespectfully.
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden's top science adviser Eric Lander resigned, hours after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff, marking the first Cabinet-level departure of the Biden administration.
"I believe it is not possible to continue effectively in my role, and the work of this office is far too important to be hindered," he added.FILE - Dr. Eric Lander speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Jan. 16, 2021.
Lander on Friday issued an apology to staffers in his office, acknowledging"I have spoken to colleagues within OSTP in a disrespectful or demeaning way." Lander's conduct and the White House's initial decision to stand by him sparked some consternation inside the White House and among Biden allies and created an unnecessary distraction from Biden's agenda.
"I hope that we sent the right message about what's important," Parikh told The Associated Press Monday night."The time of letting these things go is over. Not just in sciences, but in workplaces all across America."
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