John Roth
@johnrothdc.bsky.social
Former federal prosecutor, former DHS Inspector General. Ethics and compliance leader in the private sector. Interested in governance, corruption, and justice issues.
In 1987 I took my first oath as a federal prosecutor, to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
In 1987 I took my first oath as a federal prosecutor, to “support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
Honored to have testified today before House Homeland Security about the firing of the Inspectors General. Professional and transparent oversight is critical to good government, and the IG community has a track record of results. The President’s actions are a step backward from that goal.
March 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Honored to have testified today before House Homeland Security about the firing of the Inspectors General. Professional and transparent oversight is critical to good government, and the IG community has a track record of results. The President’s actions are a step backward from that goal.
Life is full of unknowns, and the skill lies in taking the moment and embracing it without fear for the future.
February 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Life is full of unknowns, and the skill lies in taking the moment and embracing it without fear for the future.
Gray on gray, Pacific Coast.
January 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Gray on gray, Pacific Coast.
True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
December 30, 2024 at 12:34 AM
True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
Gray November day. All that we experience will pass. #photography
November 21, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Gray November day. All that we experience will pass. #photography
Ironic that this is in the @nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Ironic that this is in the @nytimes.com