President Trump nominated Anthony D’Esposito as the Department of Labor’s Inspector General. If confirmed, D’Esposito will serve as an independent watchdog ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not being misused or mismanaged at the Department of Labor. In January 2025, President Trump illegal fired 17 inspectors general to make way for his own appointments. Most recently, D’Esposito served as Representative of New York’s 4th Congressional District from 2023 to 2025 and was investigated for violating House ethics rules. Prior to serving in Congress, D’Esposito was a New York City detective.