Specifically, the investigations committee Chaffetz heads must be self-directing enough to go where the facts lead, not turning a blind eye to the new administration's questionable dealings and not using its power to pre-empt or frighten off other watchdogs. On this score, Chaffetz has already put one foot wrong, calling out the head of the Office of Government Ethics for his efforts to guide Trump away from the massive conflicts of interest that exist because the new president will not divest his holdings or put them in a blind trust.