Restoring Integrity, Competence, and Trust to Government

The Problem

• Too often, high-level government positions are filled by loyalists, donors, or political favors instead of qualified professionals.

• Appointees frequently face conflicts of interest or ethical scandals, undermining public trust.

• Americans watch unqualified or corrupt officials make decisions that affect their lives, and confidence in government erodes.

What the Act Does

✅ Minimum Qualification Standards

• Every high-level appointee must have relevant expertise and experience in their field (defense, public health, finance, environment, etc.).

• No more political friends or donors running critical agencies without qualifications.

✅ Strict Ethical Standards

• Mandatory divestment from conflicting financial holdings.

• Clear restrictions on gifts, lobbying, and outside influence.

• Strong whistleblower protections to report violations safely.

• Swift and enforceable consequences for breaches: removal or even criminal charges.

✅ Transparency & Disclosure

• All appointments must disclose qualifications, financial interests, and past affiliations.

• The public gains full visibility into who is making decisions and why they’re qualified to do so.

✅ Oversight & Accountability

• Establishes clear mechanisms for investigation and removal of unqualified or unethical appointees.

• Creates expedited review processes so misconduct cannot be buried or ignored.

Why It Matters

• Unqualified leadership = failed programs, wasted resources, and eroded trust.

• Competent leadership = stronger oversight, better policy, safer communities, and restored faith in democracy.

• This Act ensures government leaders are qualified, ethical, and accountable to the people—not to political machines.

The Bottom Line

The Standards for Public Trust Act is simple but transformative: if you want to lead in government, you must be competent, transparent, and ethical. Anything less weakens democracy itself.