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Trump’s ethics moves triggered a watchdog backlash almost immediately

The White House’s Feb. 10 pause on new FCPA enforcement and the abrupt removal of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics director set off criticism that continued into Feb. 11.

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First recorded Feb 11, 2025·Meaningfully updated Feb 11, 2025

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Trump’s ethics moves triggered a watchdog backlash almost immediately

The White House’s Feb. 10 pause on new FCPA enforcement and the abrupt removal of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics director set off criticism that continued into Feb. 11.

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