SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors

At least twelve independent oversight directors, who have the task of reviewing American authorities' work, have been fired.

» Published: January 25 2025

Trump has fired dozens of inspectors
Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/AP/TT

The move is the latest attempt by President Donald Trump and his government to reshape the American state apparatus.

The dismissal of up to 20 supervisory chiefs began on Friday evening, and came without warning. It has also prompted Republicans to react.

The law requires that Congress be informed of the dismissal of a supervisory chief (inspector general) at least 30 days in advance.

There may be good reasons for them being fired. But if so, we need to know. I want to see further explanations from the President, says Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley, who leads the Senate's Justice Committee.

But the statement was a gentle breeze in the face of Democratic protests.

This is a chilling purge and an insight into the way Donald Trump and his government will all too often act, says Democratic leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer in the chamber.

Exactly how many or which supervisory chiefs have been fired has not been made public. According to The Washington Post, at least those who are to oversee work within the departments of agriculture, trade, defense, and education have been fired.

Schumer, like many party colleagues, notes that the role of supervisory chiefs is to stop corruption, malfeasance, and fraud within the authorities.

With reference to Trump's words about "USA's golden era beginning now", Schumer says:

This is an obvious sign that we are entering a golden era of abuse of power and corruption.

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Space Capsule Arrives for Stranded Astronauts

Space Capsule Arrives for Stranded Astronauts

Flashed His Backside on the Wall – Kicked Out of China

Flashed His Backside on the Wall – Kicked Out of China

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Rubio in talks with Lavrov about "the next step"

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Kellogg Sidelined After Russian Complaint

Trump invokes war law to deport cartel members

Trump invokes war law to deport cartel members

Trump Silences Voice of America

Trump Silences Voice of America

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

Demands for ceasefire ahead of talks in Congo-Kinshasa

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

The Pope Recovers - Plans for 2028

At least 13 dead in US airstrikes in Yemen

At least 13 dead in US airstrikes in Yemen

Dozens of Civilians Reported Killed in Myanmar

Dozens of Civilians Reported Killed in Myanmar

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

Unexpectedly High Rise in Sea Level

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

EU's Rift with the US – an Opportunity for China

Authorities in Gaza: Israel killed nine people

Authorities in Gaza: Israel killed nine people

Ten dead in explosion in Syria

Ten dead in explosion in Syria

Telegram CEO allowed to temporarily leave France

Telegram CEO allowed to temporarily leave France

Zelensky: Forces in Kursk not surrounded

Zelensky: Forces in Kursk not surrounded

Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin

Unity at the Ukraine Meeting: We're Not Waiting for Putin

Ukraine: Large drone and robot attack tonight

Ukraine: Large drone and robot attack tonight

Testimonies from Gaza: Children walk around without shoes

Testimonies from Gaza: Children walk around without shoes

Musk: Then the First Ship Lifts Off to Mars

Musk: Then the First Ship Lifts Off to Mars

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Trump on the 24-hour promise: "I was a bit sarcastic"

Tech giants want to train AI on protected material

Tech giants want to train AI on protected material

Urination in the Hot Pot Gave Free Food to Thousands

Urination in the Hot Pot Gave Free Food to Thousands

New Power Outage Paralyzes Cuba

New Power Outage Paralyzes Cuba

Dog shoots owner in USA - "got stuck"

Dog shoots owner in USA - "got stuck"

Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

Rescue of Stranded Astronauts Initiated

Rescue of Stranded Astronauts Initiated

South Africa's Ambassador Expelled from the USA

South Africa's Ambassador Expelled from the USA

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

The Senate Approves Budget – Prevents Shutdown

Captain suspected of causing another person's death

Captain suspected of causing another person's death

Universities in the USA investigated for racism against whites

Universities in the USA investigated for racism against whites

British Man in Kenya Killed by President's Motorcade

British Man in Kenya Killed by President's Motorcade

Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"

Greenlandic party leaders on Trump: "Unacceptable"

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

Saab Robot to Ukraine – Again

UN: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

UN: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

Carney new Prime Minister in Canada

Carney new Prime Minister in Canada

G7 warns Russia – may introduce new sanctions

G7 warns Russia – may introduce new sanctions

Iraq: High-ranking IS leader killed

Iraq: High-ranking IS leader killed

Source: UN agency lays off every fifth employee

Source: UN agency lays off every fifth employee

Teenager sentenced to terror - became a Nazi online

Teenager sentenced to terror - became a Nazi online