Trump Fires the Inspectors General

Good for him, we say, as these pests are eating away at separated powers.

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President Trump at the White House on January 21, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

In respect of President Trump’s firing of Inspector Generals, why is the Congress the only branch of our government that gets to impose these spies on its competing branches? Remember, these IGs are placed in the executive branch, even, sometimes, against the wishes of the individual in whom is vested the entirety of executive power. These spies, or ‘watchdogs,’ then get to report back to Congress — separation of powers be damned.

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