1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

This administration's recent actions to remove officials overseeing government ethics, whistleblower protections, and anti-corruption enforcement are deeply concerning. Firing independent watchdogs and pausing laws prohibiting foreign bribery undermine transparency and accountability. This appears to be a systemic effort to dismantle guardrails against misconduct and self-dealing. Strong oversight and integrity measures are vital for maintaining public trust in government institutions. I urge reconsideration of these moves that weaken democratic checks and balances. Public servants must be able to carry out their duties free from retaliation or undue influence, in order to properly safeguard against waste, fraud and abuse. Robust ethics and anti-corruption policies ultimately protect the interests of all citizens.