Hegseth, Vought actions heighten fears about continued inspector general independence Lawmakers from both parties and good government groups have argued that recent moves by the Trump administration will chill whistleblowing and watchdog offices.

“Hegseth and Vought are weaponizing inspector generals, turning watchdogs into political pawns. This isn’t oversight—it’s corruption in plain sight. Americans deserve truth, not cover-ups. #CorruptionAlert #IGIndependence” www.govexec.com/oversight/20...