Hampton Dellinger

Hampton Dellinger

politician United States

Hampton Dellinger is an American attorney and the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, a federal agency responsible for protecting whistle-blowers and enforcing laws related to federal employees. He was appointed to this position after serving as an assistant attorney general in the Biden administration's Justice Department, where he oversaw the Office of Legal Policy. Dellinger is known for his legal expertise and advocacy for civil service protections. He gained national attention when he sued President Donald Trump, claiming his firing was illegal and lacked factual or legal basis.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.09%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
2,272,479
Power
94,417$
Sentiment
6.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 18 6.00 0.33% +20% 331,002,651 1,309,941 $21,000,000 83,107$
United Kingdom 6 7.17 0.16% +20% 67,886,011 132,067 $2,700,000 5,253$
India 2 6.00 0.04% +10% 1,380,004,385 536,303 $2,900,000 1,127$
Switzerland 2 3.50 0.14% +0% 8,654,622 12,138 $700,000 982$
Canada 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,159 $1,700,000 723$
Brazil 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 211,049,527 112,082 $1,500,000 797$
France 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,075 $2,700,000 1,327$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 10,099,265 4,283 $530,000 225$
Greece 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 10,423,054 4,247 $190,000 77$
Lithuania 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 2,722,289 883 $54,000 18$
Pakistan 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 71,325 $280,000 90$
Venezuela 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 28,435,943 17,986 $48,000 30$
Guyana 1 8.00 0.12% +0% 786,552 969 $6,000 7$
Italy 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 60,461,826 19,373 $2,000,000 641$
Jamaica 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 2,961,167 2,649 $15,000 13$
Totals 39 2,438,658,372 2,272,480 $36,323,000 94,417$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Hampton Dellinger expressed gratitude for the court confirming the importance and legality of the job protections for his position. 8

Stabroek News: US judge declares Trump's firing of watchdog agency head illegal

United States United States: Hampton Dellinger is the special counsel who sued the Trump administration over his firing. 9

CNN: Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules

United States United States: Hampton Dellinger is the former head of the Office of Special Counsel whose reinstatement was contested by the Trump administration. 5

Fox News: Sean Spicer's lawsuit against Biden admin set precedent for Trump Kennedy Board removals