President Donald Trump dismissed multiple inspectors general late Friday, potentially affecting up to 17 federal watchdogs. The removals, reported without prior notice to Congress as mandated by federal law, drew criticism, particularly from Senator Chuck Grassley, who emphasized the importance of congressional oversight. The chairperson of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, Hannibal Ware, also questioned the legality of the firings and recommended legal consultation. This mass dismissal echoes previous incidents in 2020 and highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in the executive branch.
Trump's Friday night coup to overthrow legally protected independent inspectors general is an attack on transparency and accountability, essential ingredients in our democratic form of government.
I guess it's the case of whether he believes in congressional oversight, because I work closely with all the inspector generals and I think I've got a good reputation for defending them.
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