The Trump administration fires about 17 independent inspectors-general at government agencies, an action some fear will remove oversight of his new administration.
US President Donald Trump fired multiple independent inspectors-general in a late-night move before a Las Vegas rally.The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors-general at government agencies, an action some fear will remove oversight of his new administration.
Neither confirmed the exact number of firings, but an email sent by one of the fired inspectors-general said "roughly 17" inspectors-general had been removed. "I'd like further explanation from President Trump. Regardless, the 30 day detailed notice of removal that the law demands was not provided to Congress."
"Inspectors-general are the cops on the beat preventing bad things from happening," Max Stier, president and CEO of the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service, said in a statement.Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer called the move a "chilling purge" and "possibly in violation of federal law" .Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called the move a "chilling purge".
Swannanoa resident Lucy Bickers, who received assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Helene, holds a sign in support after Mr Trump flagged removing the agency.
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