Fannie Mae-No Politics (FNMA)

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"So, it is your opinion that no Federal employee, including FHFA Director Melvin Watt, can be terminated for failing to execute his or her appointed duties with being taken to court to prove their incompetence or dereliction of duties? Or is your point that Watt is somehow Superman? "

First of all...Mel Watt is not just "a federal employee". His position is an Congressionally elected position. You make it sound like he's a post office worker. He was nominated by the President and voted in by Congress. Of course it is more difficult to terminate such a position...otherwise, there would be no job security for these positions and only the worst choices would ever get nominated into any of the positions. But, to answer your question, no, it is not my opinion. It is fact that the FHFA Director can not be terminated unless it is for cause...where for cause is something tangible, such as being found guilty of a crime or fraud. As far as "incompetence" is concerned, that is a subjective term and is therefore, of course, not "for cause". Unless of course, the incompetence can be specifically detailed. I think your definition of incompetence and the courts would differ, however.

"Sure, any termination can be challenged in court. Virtually ANYTHING can be challenged in court if someone wishes to file an action. "

And he would remain in office while it is being challenged. And it would likley take at least a year for the challenge to be completed. So.....yah.

"Please provide some legal support for your claims on this. "

The limitations of the president to remove an independent agency lead can be found below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_agencies_of_the_United_States_government

Perhaps you would now do the same and provide some legal support to of your claims since you are so prone to request it and so lax in providing it.