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Published on 2025-02-10 17:20:41 - CNN
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  • President Donald Trump is removing 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.

The article from CNN discusses the appointment of David Huitema as the new director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) by President Joe Biden. Huitema, who has served as the acting director since July 2023, was officially appointed to the role, marking a significant move to strengthen ethics oversight within the federal government. His appointment comes at a time when the OGE has been under scrutiny for its role in ensuring ethical conduct among government officials. Previously, Huitema has been involved in various capacities within the OGE, including as the program counsel, where he focused on financial disclosure and ethics training. His confirmation is seen as an effort to restore confidence in the government's ethical framework, especially in light of past controversies involving former President Donald Trump's administration, where ethics rules were often criticized for being lax or ignored.

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