Publish dateSaturday 25 January 2025 - 16:03
Story Code : 305801
Political developments in the Trump administration; 12 inspectors general fired
In his latest move since his inauguration on January 20, the US president fired at least 12 inspectors general from federal agencies, a move that, along with Donald Trump’s extensive purges, paves the way for the appointment of loyalists to critical positions.
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The White House late last night fired at least 12 independent inspectors general from major US federal agencies; a move that, along with Donald Trump’s extensive purges since the start of his second term as president on January 20, paves the way for the appointment of loyalists to critical positions.

The Washington Post, citing informed sources, wrote that the inspectors general were informed of their dismissal via email from the White House.

According to the newspaper, this wave of dismissals appears to violate federal law. By law, Congress must receive 30 days’ notice before any action is taken to remove an inspector general who has been confirmed by the Senate.

The decision has shaken up the oversight process for some major government agencies; the departments of Defense, State, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Energy, Commerce and Agriculture, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Administration and Social Security Administration, are all affected.

It is not yet clear who the Trump administration plans to replace the dismissed individuals. Most of the dismissed individuals were Trump appointees during his first term! Michael Horowitz, one of the inspector generals at the US Department of Justice who escaped dismissal, was appointed by former President Barack Obama and had been highly critical of both the Joe Biden administration and the first Trump administration in reports.

One of the dismissed inspectors general said: “This is a mass massacre.” Now, anyone Trump appoints will be labeled a loyalist, and this will overshadow the entire system.
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