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Trump Administration Faces Legal Challenge Over Dismissal of Federal Watchdogs
- Trump administration dismisses at least a dozen federal watchdogs in controversial move, raising concerns over legality.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls firings a “chilling purge,” accusing Trump of undermining accountability.
- Legal experts and Democrats argue the dismissals violate laws protecting independent government oversight.
The Trump administration dismissed at least a dozen federal watchdogs late Friday in what may be an illegal action, prompting potential legal challenges.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer described the firings as a “chilling purge” during his remarks on the Senate floor, accusing Trump of being “terrified of accountability” and opposed to transparency.
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The White House has not confirmed the dismissals and did not respond to requests for comment.
Affected inspectors general were informed via email from the White House’s presidential personnel office that their positions had been terminated due to “changing priorities.” Among those dismissed were the inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Small Business Administration.
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Reports indicate that the dismissals could extend to officials from various departments, including agriculture, commerce, defence, and education, but it is unclear who will fill these vacant positions.
Inspectors general, created after the Watergate scandal, are meant to ensure accountability in federal agencies by acting independently of agency leadership. The move to fire them may violate a law that mandates the White House notify Congress 30 days in advance of such actions.
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Hannibal Ware, the inspector general of the Small Business Administration, has suggested that the firings were unlawful and undermined the independence of the role.
Democrats, including Schumer and Gerry Connolly, condemned the action as an assault on government transparency. Several Republican lawmakers, including Senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins, also voiced concerns.
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