Washington - Agencies

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump's request today, Friday, to allow him to remove the head of an independent agency that is concerned with the protection of whistleblowers, in a decision viewed as a victory for the independence of oversight institutions in the country.

The decision came after Trump challenged the restrictions that prevented him from dismissing the head of the Office of Special Counsel, the federal agency that investigates violations of federal laws by government employees and protects whistleblowers. Trump's legal team argued that these restrictions constitute a violation of the president's executive powers, but the Supreme Court rejected this challenge, affirming that the agency operates independently to ensure that whistleblowers are not subjected to political pressure.

This ruling is a continuation of a series of judicial decisions that have reinforced the independence of federal agencies in the face of political interference, as the court emphasized the necessity of separating the executive branch from oversight institutions that play a crucial role in protecting transparency and accountability within the U.S. government.

The decision is expected to elicit mixed reactions in political circles, especially as Trump continues to fight legal battles related to his previous presidential powers, while supporters of transparency and good governance praised the ruling, considering it a consolidation of the principle of independence for oversight bodies in the United States.