We’re looking at what amounts to a threat to democracy

Democratic donors among inspectors general dismissed by Trump
The inspectors general Trump fired late last week had histories of donating to both Democratic and Republican political committees.
Ex-inspector general on Trump firings: ‘We’re looking at what amounts to a threat to democracy’
Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the former inspector general (IG) for the Small Business Administration, said he and others are looking into whether actions taken by President Trump amount to a threat to
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Trump’s firing of inspectors general sets up battle over government control
While many were sleeping late last Friday, the White House informed 17 inspectors general (IGs) that their services were no longer required.
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting violated federal oversight laws.
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The White House defied a law that requires giving Congress 30 days’ notice and detailed reasons before removing the watchdog officials.
Trump defends dismissal of dozen federal inspectors general
President Trump said that his sudden late-night purge of the independent officials is "a very common thing to do."
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at agencies
The firings were carried out without giving Congress 30-day notices — something even a top Republican said violated the law.
Inspector general dismissed by Trump calls mass firings a threat to democracy
A former inspector general claimed on MSNBC that President Donald Trump's mass firing of 17 federal watchdogs on Friday constitutes a "threat to democracy."
Inspector general fired by Trump has a warning for Americans
President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks for the independent watchdog roles.
'Threat to democracy' and 'independent oversight': Fired Inspector General slams Trump
In his first TV interview since being fired by President Trump, former Inspector General for Small Business Administration Mike Ware joins Ana Cabrera to speak out about his concerns for the government and the lack of transparency.
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USDA Inspector General Escorted from Office After Refusing to Comply with Trump Order
Security personnel reportedly removed the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture from her office Monday ...
Trump defends ousting at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a ...