President Donald Trump selected Dennis Kirk, who contributed to Project 2025, to head the Interior Department’s inspector general office. Kirk previously worked with former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. His nomination has sparked worries about the watchdog’s autonomy.
The Interior inspector general has been tasked with investigating issues related to the Reflecting Pool renovation in Washington. As concerns about accountability emerge, Kirk’s potential leadership of the office remains under scrutiny.

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