Trump Illegally fires 17 Inspectors General

[bats]

Another Trump move to reduce accountability and increase the number of loyalists in the Executive Branch.

Trump can fire these guys, but the law requires him to give Congress at least 30 days notice providing detailed reasons for the firings. Trump's goons apparently gave as a reason "changing priorities."

Yeah, no shit. The priority that has changed is that our new president wants absolute power.

[Hobby]

I don't know what the 30 day notice is all about. Trump wants them gone, they will be gone.  I don't think Trump has to give a reason...he has the authority to fire them.  I don't think congress has any power to stop it.  Supreme Court said President is immune from prosecution for official acts and this is a official act.  Those fired might be able to sue the government because Trump didn't follow the law but they are fired.

[Hobby]

Yes I know all about having good cause to fire.  What Trump will do is have the SCOTUS rule it's unconstitutional that the president must have good cause to fire. My money is on Trump will fire who he wants fired.

[HighStepper]

Inspectors General (IGs) play a crucial role in federal agencies. They are independent watchdogs responsible for preventing and detecting waste, fraud, and abuse within their respective agencies.
Here are some key aspects of their role:
1.    Independence: IGs operate independently from the agencies they oversee. This allows them to conduct audits, investigations, and evaluations without interference.
2.    Oversight: They provide oversight by reviewing agency programs and operations to ensure they are efficient, effective, and compliant with laws and regulations.
3.    Reporting: IGs issue reports on their findings, which can include recommendations for improvements. They also provide semiannual reports to Congress.
4.    Investigations: They have the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct, fraud, and other issues within the agency.
5.    Nonpartisanship: IGs are expected to be nonpartisan and are appointed based on integrity and ability, not political affiliation.
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[Blkfyre]

I don't know what the 30 day notice is all about. Trump wants them gone, they will be gone.  I don't think Trump has to give a reason...he has the authority to fire them.  I don't think congress has any power to stop it.  Supreme Court said President is immune from prosecution for official acts and this is a official act.  Those fired might be able to sue the government because Trump didn't follow the law but they are fired.

Yes, he PERSONALLY (not have someone else do it) has to fire them, and he has to submit to Congress 30 days before he does it:

This has nothing to do with being prosecuted, this has to do with the powers of the president literally says, he can only do it in a certain way.

[Danno]

look at the quality of meat since he got rid meat inspectors last time around

[HighStepper]

Has Richard Nixon returned?
In response to the corruption and abuses of power by Richard Nixon the U.S. Congress passed the Inspector General Act of 1978. This act established independent Offices of Inspector General within various federal agencies to investigate fraud, waste, and abuse, and to promote efficiency and accountability in government operations.

Why does Donald Trump not want fraud, waste, and abuse to be investigaged?