Democratic members of Congress have called on federal inspectors general to investigate whether former lobbyists in the Trump administration violated ethics rules or aided past clients. The lawmakers are seeking records, reviews of recusal agreements, and details on ethics enforcement for ex-lobbyists who entered government service. The request targets multiple agencies and focuses on potential conflicts of interest, decision-making, and policy influence tied to former private-sector work. Inspectors general will decide whether to open formal probes and may issue reports to Congress.