The Office of Government Ethics is a department within the Executive Branch of the federal government. The director of the office is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for a 5 year term. The current Director, David Huitema was appointed by Joe Biden for a 5 year term beginning December 16, 2024. This means Biden’s chosen director will serve throughout Donald Trump entire term of office.
It is David Huitema’s job to ensure the review process of new cabinet picks is performed promptly, accurately, and efficiently. Could Huitema be a land mine last minute appointment by Biden who will gum up the works for the next four years? Huitema was confirmed by the Senate by a 50 -44 vote, suggesting even RINO senators did not support him.
Can he be removed by vote?