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Trump fires more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies

In a significant move affecting government oversight, President Donald Trump has dismissed over a dozen Inspectors General (IGs) from various federal agencies, raising concerns about the erosion of accountability and transparency within the U.S. government. These IGs are appointed to independently investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in their respective agencies. The firings, which include notable dismissals like that of State Department IG Steve Linick, have sparked bipartisan criticism, with many arguing that these actions undermine the independence of the watchdog offices. Critics suggest that these moves could be retaliatory, aimed at those who have scrutinized or might scrutinize the administration's actions. The dismissals have prompted calls for legislative action to protect the independence of IGs, highlighting the tension between executive power and the need for checks and balances in government operations.

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