Dismissal of Inspectors General by President Trump

Former inspectors general fired by President Trump file lawsuit claiming their termination was unlawful and interfered with their oversight duties. President Trump removed inspectors general without giving Congress the mandatory 30-day notice and failed to provide a substantive rationale for their removal.

Discussion on firing inspectors general at federal agencies

President Trump's advisers have discussed firing inspectors general at various federal agencies, but a decision has not been made. Inspectors general play a crucial role in oversight and accountability, and their removal could leave the public vulnerable to corruption and abuse of power.