Summary
The Senate confirmed President Biden’s David Huitema as head of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) in a 50-46 vote, securing his five-year term before the Republican-led administration of President-elect Donald Trump begins.
The OGE has been without a director for over a year, and Huitema’s appointment ensures the office is staffed to oversee the critical presidential transition process.
However, concerns remain, as Trump could fire Huitema or bypass ethics protocols for key appointees.
Ethics groups applauded the confirmation but warned of significant challenges ahead under Trump’s leadership.
I think we need to stop using czar for everything. Gotten a bit out of hand.
Problem: the Americans have an actual czar now, and an “ethics czar” will not stop him
Good news: Man standing in direct path of avalanche puts on snow shoes
This guy is either going to be busy as hell or just sitting back because he won’t be able to stop it. Aught to be interesting where he falls.
They should have named it department of government ethics.
How cute…Warren thinks this guy will have a job 30 seconds after Trump’s coronation.
