Biden's non-binary DoE official Sam Brinton booted out of job after allegedly 'stealing' two suitcases

Biden's non-binary DoE official Sam Brinton booted out of job after allegedly 'stealing' two suitcases
Sam Brinton lost their job in the Biden administration after being accused of stealing two suitcases (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for CONVERSION Movie and Screenshot from 8 News/YouTube)

WASHINGTON, DC: Sam Brinton, a nuclear waste officer in the Biden Administration, lost their job after being accused of stealing airport bags twice. A Department of Energy spokesperson said on Monday, December 12, "Sam Brinton is no longer a DoE employee. By law, the Department of Energy cannot comment further on personnel matters." Brinton, who made headlines as one of the federal government's first non-binary employees, reportedly stole a woman's suitcase from the baggage carousel at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, in September. They initially claimed they did not take the bag, which was reportedly worth more than $3,000, but then admitted they had accidentally grabbed it.

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During the summer, Brinton who uses 'they and them' pronouns was captured on security tape carrying the luggage through Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. According to 8 News Now, investigators said that more than $3,000 of jewelry, clothing, and cosmetics were hidden inside the $320 case that was stolen.  It's not clear why they chose the luggage as a target or if it was because it was made by a high-end company. As of now, it is unclear whether Brinton, the deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Nuclear Energy's Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition resigned of their own accord, if they were fired or if they were given the chance to resign before being fired. They were appointed to the position in June, as per Daily Mail.