Trump Administration Systematically Dismantles Oversight While Claiming Historic Transparency
December 22, 2025
White House claims of being the most transparent and accessible administration are contradicted by actions that dismantle accountability, such as the dismissal of 17 inspectors general and leaving 75% of those positions vacant. Additionally, the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General and the imposition of media restrictions by the Pentagon have created an accountability vacuum, facilitating unchecked executive action.