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Trump Appoints Don Berthiaume as DOJ Acting Inspector General

10/6/2025

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Don R. Berthiaume was named by Donald Trump as acting inspector general for the Justice Department.
The Justice Department will have him oversee internal investigations.
The appointment comes amid firings and resignations.
Observers warn about politicization of the DOJ and its IG.
Berthiaume has IG experience; later he served as HUD senior counsel focusing on housing fraud and whistleblower protection.

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Story summary

Don R. Berthiaume was named by Donald Trump as acting inspector general for the Justice Department.
The Justice Department will have him oversee internal investigations.
The appointment comes amid firings and resignations.
Observers warn about politicization of the DOJ and its IG.
Berthiaume has IG experience; later he served as HUD senior counsel focusing on housing fraud and whistleblower protection.