Mass Firing: Trump Removes Independent Inspectors General At 17+ Agencies [1]
EPA, Energy Dept., Interior, Commerce, Agriculture included in the list
"WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.
The dismissals began Friday night and were effective immediately, according to two people familiar with the actions. They spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details that have not been made public. 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.
Congress was not given 30-day notices about the removals –- something that even a top Republican is decrying.
“There may be good reason the IGs were fired. We need to know that if so,” Sen. Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in a statement. “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,” said Grassley, R-Iowa."
Zeke Miller, Eric Tucker and Will Weissert report for the Associated Press January 25, 2025. [2]
SEE ALSO:
"Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge" (New York Times) [3]
"Trump Fires 17 Independent Watchdogs At Multiple Agencies In Late-Night Move" (ABC News) [4]
"Trump Fires Independent Inspectors General In Friday Night Purge" (Politico) [5]