Trump Fires 17 Federal Watchdogs

Published JAN 27·Updated JAN 28

Trump Fires 17 Federal Watchdogs

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Above: US Pres. Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Las Vegas on Jan. 25, 2025. Image copyright: Ian Maule/Stringer/Getty Images via Getty Images News

The Spin

Republican narrative

The mass removal of inspectors general is another necessary step toward demolishing the deep state. These watchdogs serve at the pleasure of the president, and Trump is correct in seeking people he best feels will root out fraud and abuse in the federal government.

Daily Wire Breitbart

Democratic narrative

This was a scary purge carried out with the obvious goal of dismantling crucial government oversight mechanisms. While violating federal law and eliminating crucial means for transparency, Trump is dangerously paving the way for unchecked corruption.

Public Figures

Donald Trump

The Controversies

Trump 2024 Election Promises

Political split

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RIGHT

Sen. Adam Schiff says Trump 'broke the law' by firing 18 inspectors general

Tom Cotton Defends Trump Firing 18 Inspectors General

Daily WireJAN 21

Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge

New York TimesJAN 21

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IndependentJAN 21

Trump fires at least 17 independent inspectors general

New York PostJAN 21

You're Fired: President Trump Puts 17 Inspectors General Out of a Job

BreitbartJAN 21

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Donald Trump fires independent inspectors general at 17 federal agencies

USA TodayJAN 21

Bias Split Public Figures Controversies

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