The impending retirement that could rock Capitol Hill

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8. Comptroller

Gene Dodaro’s long run’s at its end,
As watchdog, to law he won’t bend.
But Trump picks who’s next—
Which leaves Congress perplexed—
Will the guard dog now serve or pretend?

As Dodaro prepares to step down,
A new choice brings questions to town.
With power at stake,
Will norms start to break,
And the watchdog just quietly drown?

Dodaro called foul when it fit,
Now he's out — and the timing? A hit.
The fox picks the guard
For the treasury yard —
How convenient, if you don't give a shit.

The watchdog who barked at misuse,
Now retires — how fitting the news.
For the one breaking norms
Now selects who informs…
What a clever new way to confuse.