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Trump Pushes Reforms Amid Allegations of CIGIE Politicization

2/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump leads reforms to boost accountability for federal agencies, focusing on Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).
Former inspectors general say CIGIE has become politicized, undermining its independence.
They cite CIGIE's investigation authority and the targeting of individuals, including a case against an Orthodox Christian monk.
The article calls for Congress to return investigations to the FBI and abolish Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.

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U.S. President Donald Trump leads reforms to boost accountability for federal agencies, focusing on Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).
Former inspectors general say CIGIE has become politicized, undermining its independence.
They cite CIGIE's investigation authority and the targeting of individuals, including a case against an Orthodox Christian monk.
The article calls for Congress to return investigations to the FBI and abolish Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.