Former Trump Energy Official Settled ‘Conflict of Interest’ Probe with Payment but No Liability

Investigative reporting reveals that former Energy Department official Andrew “Drew” Horn was investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly using his government position to promote private critical-minerals companies prior to leaving office; documents and emails obtained by OCCRP identify the companies and individuals involved, outline letters of interest Horn signed on official letterhead, and describe subsequent business communications and partnerships, while Horn denies wrongdoing and the DoJ settlement did not determine liability.