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Target: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and the Office of the Vice President
Goal: We call for a full, transparent investigation into the decision to raise the water level of Caesar Creek Lake for Vice President Vance's birthday trip, and demand safeguards to prevent future misuse of public resources.
On August 2, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased the outflow from Caesar Creek Lake, raising the Little Miami River's water level to accommodate Vice President JD Vance's birthday kayaking trip. This action, reportedly directed by the Secret Service, used public resources for a private event, prompting Representative Adam Schiff to launch a formal inquiry.
Such actions set a dangerous precedent, undermining public trust and diverting resources from their intended purposes. The public deserves transparency and accountability from those in power, especially when taxpayer-funded agencies are involved in personal or political favors.
We urge the relevant authorities to provide clear answers, implement robust oversight, and ensure that public resources serve the public good—not the private interests of government officials.