Mark Lee Greenblatt
@marklgreenblatt.bsky.social
Expert on government ethics and investigations, former Interior Department Inspector General and IG Council Chair, attorney, author of Valor, stories of 21st century military heroes.
ICYMI, I was on @cnn.com this morning discussing the Signalgate IG report. I explain why I thought the report was both troubling and heartening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygcg...
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOD #Accountability #Oversight #WithoutFearOrFavor
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOD #Accountability #Oversight #WithoutFearOrFavor
On CNN, Former DOI IG Mark Lee Greenblatt discusses the Signalgate report from DOG IG.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
ICYMI, I was on @cnn.com this morning discussing the Signalgate IG report. I explain why I thought the report was both troubling and heartening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygcg...
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOD #Accountability #Oversight #WithoutFearOrFavor
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOD #Accountability #Oversight #WithoutFearOrFavor
I will be on CNN during the 9:30 hour discussing the Signalgate IG report. Tune in if you're near a screen.
#Signalgate #IGs
#Signalgate #IGs
December 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I will be on CNN during the 9:30 hour discussing the Signalgate IG report. Tune in if you're near a screen.
#Signalgate #IGs
#Signalgate #IGs
As someone who spent decades investigating misconduct and safeguarding the integrity of government operations, I find the Signalgate report troubling and heartening. Here is my full statement: www.markleegreenblatt.com/statements/s...
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorGeneral #OIG #DOD #PeteHegseth
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorGeneral #OIG #DOD #PeteHegseth
Statement by Mark Lee Greenblatt on the Signalgate Report — Mark Lee Greenblatt
A statement by former IG Mark Lee Greenblatt says the IG Signalgate report is both troubling and heartening.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As someone who spent decades investigating misconduct and safeguarding the integrity of government operations, I find the Signalgate report troubling and heartening. Here is my full statement: www.markleegreenblatt.com/statements/s...
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorGeneral #OIG #DOD #PeteHegseth
#Signalgate #IG #InspectorGeneral #OIG #DOD #PeteHegseth
In my new @dailybeast.bsky.social column on the forthcoming Signalgate DOD IG report, I offer some takeaways. For example, he apparently refused to sit for an interview, which is highly unusual and problematic. www.thedailybeast.com/revelations-...
#Signalgate #PeteHegseth #DOD #IG
#Signalgate #PeteHegseth #DOD #IG
I Know Just How Bad the Signalgate Report Is for Pentagon Pete
The conclusion of the Signalgate inquiry is upon us.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In my new @dailybeast.bsky.social column on the forthcoming Signalgate DOD IG report, I offer some takeaways. For example, he apparently refused to sit for an interview, which is highly unusual and problematic. www.thedailybeast.com/revelations-...
#Signalgate #PeteHegseth #DOD #IG
#Signalgate #PeteHegseth #DOD #IG
In this @yahoofinance.com article on Congressional stock trading, I shared my view that pre-disclosing stock trades isn’t real reform. What’ needed: a ban on individual stock trading by lawmakers. finance.yahoo.com/news/congres...
#Congress #Ethics #StockTrading
#Congress #Ethics #StockTrading
Congress is considering pre-disclosing their stock trades. Some see a distraction from the need for a ban.
A formal debate over lawmaker stock trading got underway on Capitol Hill this past week and injected a new term into the now years-long debate: pre-disclosure.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
In this @yahoofinance.com article on Congressional stock trading, I shared my view that pre-disclosing stock trades isn’t real reform. What’ needed: a ban on individual stock trading by lawmakers. finance.yahoo.com/news/congres...
#Congress #Ethics #StockTrading
#Congress #Ethics #StockTrading
I’m encouraged OMB has reversed on CIGIE funding and applaud Senators Grassley and Collins for their efforts to restore funding. My thoughts here: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
#OMB #InspectorsGeneral @washingtonpost.com @merylkornfield.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social
#OMB #InspectorsGeneral @washingtonpost.com @merylkornfield.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social
Trump administration revives some funding for IG group
The move marks a reversal of an effort to eliminate funding for the umbrella group that helps support inspectors general offices.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’m encouraged OMB has reversed on CIGIE funding and applaud Senators Grassley and Collins for their efforts to restore funding. My thoughts here: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
#OMB #InspectorsGeneral @washingtonpost.com @merylkornfield.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social
#OMB #InspectorsGeneral @washingtonpost.com @merylkornfield.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social
NEW Podcast | I recently joined the Public Money Pod with Liz Farmer and Justin Marlowe for a wide-ranging conversation about Inspectors General. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
#LocalGov #StateGov #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #pensions
#LocalGov #StateGov #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #pensions
Being an IG in the current climate with Mark Greenblatt
Podcast Episode · Public Money Pod · 11/17/2025 · 48m
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November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NEW Podcast | I recently joined the Public Money Pod with Liz Farmer and Justin Marlowe for a wide-ranging conversation about Inspectors General. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
#LocalGov #StateGov #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #pensions
#LocalGov #StateGov #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #pensions
I recently joined Planet America on @abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Trump Administration’s firing of Inspectors General across agencies. My segment begins at 37:00: youtu.be/WTuHASTBr5M
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #Oversight #Australia
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #Oversight #Australia
Congress to vote on Epstein files as shutdown ends | Planet America
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November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I recently joined Planet America on @abcnewsaustralia.bsky.social to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Trump Administration’s firing of Inspectors General across agencies. My segment begins at 37:00: youtu.be/WTuHASTBr5M
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #Oversight #Australia
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #Oversight #Australia
In @thehill.com, I explain why the Senate must reject Bell’s nomination for HHS Inspector General. He pledged to support the President’s agenda: shocking & disqualifying.
IGs must be INDEPENDENT watchdogs, not lapdogs.
#InspectorGeneral #IG #HHS #Trump
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IGs must be INDEPENDENT watchdogs, not lapdogs.
#InspectorGeneral #IG #HHS #Trump
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In @thehill.com, I explain why the Senate must reject Bell’s nomination for HHS Inspector General. He pledged to support the President’s agenda: shocking & disqualifying.
IGs must be INDEPENDENT watchdogs, not lapdogs.
#InspectorGeneral #IG #HHS #Trump
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
IGs must be INDEPENDENT watchdogs, not lapdogs.
#InspectorGeneral #IG #HHS #Trump
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
Rep. Crockett reportedly failed to disclose stock holdings in at least 25 companies, but she’s not alone. GOP and Dems alike blow deadlines, make suspicious trades, or use their positions to profit. It’s time for reform. #Congress #Ethics #InsiderTrading
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#congress #ethics #insidertrading #transparency #accountability | Mark Lee Greenblatt
Rep. Jasmine Crockett reportedly failed to disclose stock holdings in at least 25 companies. That’s serious, but she’s not the only one. Republicans and Democrats alike have blown deadlines, made susp...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Rep. Crockett reportedly failed to disclose stock holdings in at least 25 companies, but she’s not alone. GOP and Dems alike blow deadlines, make suspicious trades, or use their positions to profit. It’s time for reform. #Congress #Ethics #InsiderTrading
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The @wsj.com reports that the FHFA IG was fired after probes related to improper access of private mortgage records of officials, a stunning revelation that goes to the heart of government accountability and abuse of power. #IGs #FHFA
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Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The @wsj.com reports that the FHFA IG was fired after probes related to improper access of private mortgage records of officials, a stunning revelation that goes to the heart of government accountability and abuse of power. #IGs #FHFA
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www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
Today we honor the extraordinary men and women who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. Their stories remind us what true valor looks like. I was honored to share some powerful accounts in Valor, but every veteran carries a story worth remembering.🇺🇸
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today we honor the extraordinary men and women who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. Their stories remind us what true valor looks like. I was honored to share some powerful accounts in Valor, but every veteran carries a story worth remembering.🇺🇸
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
The HHS IG nominee said he'll "examine, evaluate, audit, and investigate to support the initiatives of President Trump and Secretary Kennedy." IGs must be INDEPENDENT. If the Senate doesn't reject this nomination, it's a betrayal of their constitutional duty. #IGs
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#inspectorsgeneral #ig #watchdogs #hhs #cdc #medicare #medicaid #congress | Mark Lee Greenblatt
T. March Bell, nominated to be Inspector General at HHS, said the quiet part out loud in his recent Congressional testimony.
He said he will "examine, evaluate, audit, and investigate to support the ...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The HHS IG nominee said he'll "examine, evaluate, audit, and investigate to support the initiatives of President Trump and Secretary Kennedy." IGs must be INDEPENDENT. If the Senate doesn't reject this nomination, it's a betrayal of their constitutional duty. #IGs
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The removal of yet another acting inspector for the apparent crime of doing their job is a real problem for this country. ALL American taxpayers — including President Trump’s most ardent supporters — should want independent oversight in our government. My full statement:
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The removal of yet another acting inspector for the apparent crime of doing their job is a real problem for this country. ALL American taxpayers — including President Trump’s most ardent supporters — should want independent oversight in our government. My full statement:
Yesterday’s hearing on the HHS IG nominee was troubling. In written testimony, Bell pledged to support the Trump administration’s agenda, a glaring red flag for a role that must remain independent. federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-overs...
#IG #Watchdogs #HHS @federalnewsnetwork.com
#IG #Watchdogs #HHS @federalnewsnetwork.com
HHS IG nominee pledges to support Trump’s initiatives
IG nominee Thomas March Bell also wrote that he would provide information to support the President’s and secretary’s "courageous and innovative" changes at HHS.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Yesterday’s hearing on the HHS IG nominee was troubling. In written testimony, Bell pledged to support the Trump administration’s agenda, a glaring red flag for a role that must remain independent. federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-overs...
#IG #Watchdogs #HHS @federalnewsnetwork.com
#IG #Watchdogs #HHS @federalnewsnetwork.com
Reposted by Mark Lee Greenblatt
When Mark Lee Greenblatt was illegally fired as an inspector general, it was another blow to independent ethics oversight. The safeguards meant to keep our government accountable are failing or intentionally being torn down. We have solutions: lnk.to/democracydec...
October 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
When Mark Lee Greenblatt was illegally fired as an inspector general, it was another blow to independent ethics oversight. The safeguards meant to keep our government accountable are failing or intentionally being torn down. We have solutions: lnk.to/democracydec...
The firing of IG Parisa Salehi is an affront to American taxpayers. As I told @nytimes.com, she is exactly who the American people should want to conduct fair, objective, independent oversight. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
Trump Dismisses Another Inspector General, Fueling Oversight Concerns
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October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The firing of IG Parisa Salehi is an affront to American taxpayers. As I told @nytimes.com, she is exactly who the American people should want to conduct fair, objective, independent oversight. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
I can confirm that another Inspector General has been fired by President Trump, this time at the Export-Import Bank. Another dismissal of an IG is deeply alarming, weakens independent oversight, and erodes a vital safeguard for taxpayers.
#IGs #BreakingNews #Trump
#IGs #BreakingNews #Trump
October 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I can confirm that another Inspector General has been fired by President Trump, this time at the Export-Import Bank. Another dismissal of an IG is deeply alarming, weakens independent oversight, and erodes a vital safeguard for taxpayers.
#IGs #BreakingNews #Trump
#IGs #BreakingNews #Trump
I hope you'll read my remarks in a recent @bloomberglaw.com article about the appointment of Don Berthiaume as Acting IG at DOJ. It's important to acknowledge when sound decisions are made, and his appointment deserves credit. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOJ
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOJ
DOJ Veteran Takes Watchdog Role as Trump Shakes Up Oversight (1)
The White House appointed a career Justice Department veteran, Don Berthiaume, as DOJ’s new acting inspector general several months after its longtime watchdog departed.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I hope you'll read my remarks in a recent @bloomberglaw.com article about the appointment of Don Berthiaume as Acting IG at DOJ. It's important to acknowledge when sound decisions are made, and his appointment deserves credit. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOJ
#IG #InspectorsGeneral #DOJ
I was on @cnn.com's Laura Coates Live last week discussing DOJ indictments, new IG developments, and the Tom Homan bribery allegations that were the subject of my new @nytimes column. Watch: www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-l...
#DOJ #FBI #RuleofLaw #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Bribery
#DOJ #FBI #RuleofLaw #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Bribery
#doj #fbi #ruleoflaw #investigations #accountability #igs #inspectorsgeneral #briberyallegations | Mark Lee Greenblatt
I was on CNN's Laura Coates Live last week discussing a variety of topics – Department Justice indictments, new developments regarding federal inspectors general, and the Tom Homan bribery allegations...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I was on @cnn.com's Laura Coates Live last week discussing DOJ indictments, new IG developments, and the Tom Homan bribery allegations that were the subject of my new @nytimes column. Watch: www.linkedin.com/posts/mark-l...
#DOJ #FBI #RuleofLaw #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Bribery
#DOJ #FBI #RuleofLaw #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Bribery
The bribery allegations against White House border czar Tom Homan are deeply troubling. I examine the glaring red flags I see surrounding the affair in my new @nytimes.com column. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
#RuleofLaw #DOJ #FBI #Investigations #Watchdogs #Bribery
#RuleofLaw #DOJ #FBI #Investigations #Watchdogs #Bribery
Opinion | I Investigated Corruption. The Homan Affair Is Full of Red Flags.
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The bribery allegations against White House border czar Tom Homan are deeply troubling. I examine the glaring red flags I see surrounding the affair in my new @nytimes.com column. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
#RuleofLaw #DOJ #FBI #Investigations #Watchdogs #Bribery
#RuleofLaw #DOJ #FBI #Investigations #Watchdogs #Bribery
The White House announced Don Berthiaume will serve as Acting Inspector General at DOJ. This is a sound decision and good news for the American people. Read my statement.
Appointment: lnkd.in/eQMkf4J3
#InspectorsGeneral #IGs #DOJ #Watchdogs #WhiteHouse
Appointment: lnkd.in/eQMkf4J3
#InspectorsGeneral #IGs #DOJ #Watchdogs #WhiteHouse
October 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The White House announced Don Berthiaume will serve as Acting Inspector General at DOJ. This is a sound decision and good news for the American people. Read my statement.
Appointment: lnkd.in/eQMkf4J3
#InspectorsGeneral #IGs #DOJ #Watchdogs #WhiteHouse
Appointment: lnkd.in/eQMkf4J3
#InspectorsGeneral #IGs #DOJ #Watchdogs #WhiteHouse
More coverage of how the administration's move to defund CIGIE is “further hollowing out of the work of federal inspectors general” and includes my thoughts on the impact. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
@cbsnews.com #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Accountability #OMB #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs
@cbsnews.com #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Accountability #OMB #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs
MSN
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October 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
More coverage of how the administration's move to defund CIGIE is “further hollowing out of the work of federal inspectors general” and includes my thoughts on the impact. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
@cbsnews.com #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Accountability #OMB #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs
@cbsnews.com #IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Accountability #OMB #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs
Excellent, in-depth reporting in @govexec.bsky.social on the latest actions to undermine inspectors general. I share my thoughts: www.govexec.com/oversight/20...
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #Accountability #DOD #OMB
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #Accountability #DOD #OMB
Hegseth, Vought actions heighten fears about continued inspector general independence
Lawmakers from both parties and good government groups have argued that recent moves by the Trump administration will chill whistleblowing and watchdog offices.
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October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Excellent, in-depth reporting in @govexec.bsky.social on the latest actions to undermine inspectors general. I share my thoughts: www.govexec.com/oversight/20...
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #Accountability #DOD #OMB
#IGs #InspectorsGeneral #Watchdogs #Accountability #DOD #OMB
[email protected] with @law360.bsky.social reports GOP on Senate Approps & Judiciary trying to prevent the White House from shuttering the independent agency for federal watchdogs. My thoughts are included: www.law360.com/articles/239...
#OMB #Senate #GOP #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs #CIGIE
#OMB #Senate #GOP #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs #CIGIE
GOP Sens. Push OMB To Release Federal Watchdog Funds - Law360
The top Republicans on the Senate Appropriations and Judiciary committees are trying to prevent the White House from effectively shuttering the independent agency for federal watchdogs.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
[email protected] with @law360.bsky.social reports GOP on Senate Approps & Judiciary trying to prevent the White House from shuttering the independent agency for federal watchdogs. My thoughts are included: www.law360.com/articles/239...
#OMB #Senate #GOP #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs #CIGIE
#OMB #Senate #GOP #WhiteHouse #Watchdogs #CIGIE