President Trump’s pick to be the coronavirus inspector general won praise Saturday from some oversight experts, but Democrats slammed the president’s decision to elevate a member of his own staff to the key new role
won praise Saturday from some oversight experts, but Democrats slammed the president’s decision to elevate a member of his own staff to the key new role.
if confirmed by the Senate as the new special inspector general for pandemic recovery. Trump announced late Friday his intent to nominate Miller for the job.during the impeachment proceedings, and Democrats said his current role raises questions about his independence.
“He is a quality pick. You couldn’t do better. He combines loyalty to the administration with the independence you need in an IG,” said Ashdown, who served as staff director under Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, the current committee chairman.
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