Top government ethics official fired by Trump speaks out
The decision to oust David Huitema came two weeks after at least 17 inspectors general were removed from their roles.
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Trump’s firing of a top ethics official is a targeted attack on public trust
President Donald Trump fired David Huitema, the director of the Office of Government Ethics, which is an independent arbiter to promote ethical compliance and prevent conflicts of interest.
Trump fires top government ethics, whistleblower officials
The Office of Special Counsel protects federal employee whistleblower rights, while the Office of Government Ethics prevents conflicts of interest.
Donald Trump fires the US government's top ethics official
The Office of Government Ethics said Monday that President Donald Trump had removed its director, David Huitema.
Trump removes top government ethics czar
President Donald Trump removed the head of the Office of Government Ethics from his post, the agency said Monday – the latest example of Trump acting against a government watchdog.
Trump removes director of government ethics office
President Donald Trump removed David Huitema as director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, the agency said.
Trump Fires Top Ethics Official Overseeing Conflicts of Interest
President Donald Trump has fired the head of the federal Office of Government Ethics, which oversees disclosure and potential conflicts of interest involving top government officials, according to a post on the agency’s blog.
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Critics Flag ‘Particularly Alarming’ Part Of Donald Trump’s Latest Ouster
President Donald Trump on Monday drew fierce criticism over his dismissal of David Huitema, the head of the U.S. Office of ...
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VA secretary to temporarily head 2 watchdog offices but judge lets one fired leader to resume role for now
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