David Huitema has been removed as director of the Office of Government Ethics by President Trump, less than a month into his tenure. Huitema had been nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate to oversee ethics compliance in the executive branch. His dismissal comes amid concerns regarding government accountability, especially as the administration faces scrutiny over financial conflicts of interest involving influential figures like Elon Musk. Critics argue that this and previous firings of accountability officials signal a troubling trend towards reduced oversight in the executive branch.