1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

It is concerning that President Trump has revoked ethics rules prohibiting executive branch employees from accepting gifts from lobbyists or moving between government and lobbying roles. This opens the door to potential conflicts of interest and undermines efforts to "drain the swamp" of undue influence. I urge you to codify strong ethics rules into law that prevent the acceptance of gifts by government officials and enforce a strict cooling off period before moving between public service and lobbying roles. Robust ethics standards are essential to maintaining integrity and public trust in our democratic institutions. Reinstating and strengthening these ethical guardrails should be a top priority to prevent corruption and ensure government officials are working solely in the public interest, not swayed by personal gifts or future employment opportunities. Decisive action is needed to uphold the highest ethical standards in government service.