History of Phyllis Fong in Timeline
Phyllis Fong served as the Inspector General of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2002 to 2025. Nominated by President George W. Bush, she oversaw audits and investigations related to USDA programs. Her tenure ended with removal by the Trump administration in 2025.
1999: Nomination as Inspector General of the Small Business Administration
In 1999, Phyllis Fong was nominated to serve as inspector general of the Small Business Administration.
December 2, 2002: Confirmation as Inspector General of the USDA
On December 2, 2002, Phyllis Fong's nomination as inspector general of the United States Department of Agriculture was confirmed.
2002: Nomination to Inspector General of the USDA
In 2002, Phyllis Fong was nominated by President George W. Bush to be the inspector general of the United States Department of Agriculture.
April 2020: Appointment to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
In April 2020, Phyllis Fong was appointed to serve as a member of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee.
January 24, 2025: Termination by President Trump
On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump terminated Phyllis Fong from her role as inspector general, along with several other inspectors general. Fong contested the termination, believing proper protocol wasn't followed, but was later escorted from her office.
2025: Removal from Position
Phyllis Fong was removed from her position as inspector general of the USDA in 2025 by the Trump administration.
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