President Donald Trump fired a total of 18 inspectors general in the federal government, including those from key departments like Defense, State, Health and Human Services, and Labor. The White House official cited the need to align with the new Trump administration as the reason for the firings, raising concerns about the legality of the move given the protections for inspectors general under the Inspector General Act. The firings sparked reactions from various officials and experts, with some questioning the president’s motives and the potential impact on government oversight. The fired inspectors general were urged to report their termination, with council head Mike Ware questioning the legality of the move. The removals were seen as a threat to the independence of inspectors general within government agencies. Some critics, including Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, condemned the firings as a violation of federal law and an attempt to undermine transparency and accountability. The concern was also raised about who would replace the fired inspectors general and whether they would continue to carry out impartial investigations. Overall, the firings were seen as a troubling development with potential implications for government oversight and integrity.
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