David Huitema

David Patrick Huitema is an American attorney and government ethics official who served as Director of the United States Office of Government Ethics from December 2024 until February 2025.

He was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve a five-year term and was confirmed by the Senate in November 2024. However, on February 10, 2025, he was dismissed by President Donald Trump as part of a purge of inspector generals and other government officials who investigate public corruption.

On September 5, 2023, his nomination by President Joe Biden to be the Director of the United States Office of Government Ethics was formally submitted to the senate for confirmation.

On November 14, 2024, Huitema was confirmed by the United States Senate by a 50–46 vote split along party-lines, no Republicans voted for Huitema. On December 16, 2024, Huitema was sworn in as Director of the United States Office of Government Ethics. On February 10, 2025, Huitema was fired by President Donald Trump.

Personal life

Huitema and his wife, Carolyn, have two sons and reside in Chevy Chase, Maryland.