President Donald Trump has appointed Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins as the interim head of the offices of the Special Counsel and Government Ethics. This decision follows the removal of the previous leaders of these government watchdog agencies.
The interim appointment of Collins comes after the dismissal of David Huitema, who was the director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) and had been confirmed to his post by the Senate in November. Additionally, Hampton Dellinger, who served as the federal government’s Special Counsel, was also removed in a recent purge of government oversight agencies.
The Office of Government Ethics is responsible for overseeing the executive branch’s ethics program, ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations. On the other hand, the Special Counsel plays a crucial role in handling whistleblower complaints, safeguarding the rights of individuals who report misconduct or violations within the government.
President Trump's decision to appoint Collins as the interim head of these offices signifies a shift in leadership within the government oversight agencies. It remains to be seen how Collins will navigate these roles and uphold the principles of ethics and accountability in the federal government.
