Mark Greenblatt

Mark Lee Greenblatt is the former Inspector General of the United States Department of the Interior and Chair of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and the DC Reflecting Pool.

POOL MAINTENANCE

What This New Trump Goon Means For His Reflecting Pool Mess

Appointing a political operative to lead an independent watchdog office creates a structural conflict that undermines public confidence in the office’s independence.

Mark Greenblatt

A photo illustration illo of Donald Trump holding a tiny puppy.

OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Trump Is Turning Government Watchdogs Into MAGA Lapdogs

This is the equivalent of an umpire taking a job with the New York Yankees, donning the team jersey, and then asserting that he can fairly call balls and strikes.

Mark Greenblatt

A photo illustration of Anthony D’Esposito, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Shawn DeRemer.

WATER COOLER GOSSIP

White House Works Hard to Cover Up Labor Dept Sex Scandal

The investigation into misconduct allegations leveled against Trump’s Labor Secretary is being led by… a former congressman who’s faced misconduct allegations himself.

Mark Greenblatt

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WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES

How Congress Can—and Must—De-Escalate Minneapolis

An independent investigation should not be viewed as a threat. It is what democracy demands, especially in today’s highly partisan and deeply divided nation.

Mark Greenblatt

WORSE THAN YOU KNOW

I Know Just How Bad Signalgate Report Is for Pentagon Pete

The conclusion of the Signalgate inquiry is upon us.

Mark Greenblatt

Mark Greenblatt

What This New Trump Goon Means For His Reflecting Pool Mess

Trump Is Turning Government Watchdogs Into MAGA Lapdogs

White House Works Hard to Cover Up Labor Dept Sex Scandal

How Congress Can—and Must—De-Escalate Minneapolis

I Know Just How Bad Signalgate Report Is for Pentagon Pete

The Tools DOGE Needs to Succeed Are Already in Government

‘Signalgate’ Could Still Get Much Worse for Pete Hegseth