The Trump administration continues to erode governmental ethics by dismissing officials like David Huitema, director of the Office of Government Ethics, who played a vital role in managing conflicts of interest. Critics like Public Citizen's Lisa Gilbert expressed concern that this move accelerates corruption, as the administration has also halted enforcement of foreign corrupt practices and weakened oversight of lobbyists. With a cabinet full of wealthy individuals and significant connections to Big Tech, the administration is possibly prioritizing profit over public interest, raising alarms about increasing corruption within the government.
"Nothing says corruption like firing the top ethics cop on the beat," said Lisa Gilbert, highlighting the implications of removing the Office of Government Ethics director.
"The administration has halted foreign corrupt practices enforcement, is operating without a strong ethics executive order to rein in the revolving door," stated Gilbert, outlining the broader context of ethics decline.
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