Trump nominates loyalist to office that would oversee Reflecting Pool review
President Donald Trump nominated Dennis Kirk, a former political appointee and author of Project 2025, to serve as the inspector general for the Interior Department. The inspector general office is tasked with reviewing the Reflecting Pool renovation project. Critics have raised concerns about the potential lack of independence in the watchdog's oversight.
- ▪Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dennis Kirk to lead the Interior Department’s inspector general office.
- ▪Kirk is known for authoring the conservative policy blueprint Project 2025 and previously served as a political appointee.
- ▪The inspector general will oversee the review of the Reflecting Pool renovation, a project that has faced difficulties.
- ▪Observers worry that Kirk’s close ties to the administration could compromise the watchdog’s independence.
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By Meryl KornfieldPresident Donald Trump nominated Project 2025 author and former political appointee Dennis Kirk to lead the Interior Department’s inspector general office, raising concerns about the independence of the watchdog that has been asked to review the troubled Reflecting Pool renovation. CommentsSign up
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