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Trump Just Broke the Law. Blatantly. Reinstate the Inspector Generals.

To: Sen. King, Rep. Pingree, Sen. Collins

From: A verified voter in Cumberland Center, ME

January 28

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding former President Donald Trump's recent actions in firing a significant number of inspectors general within the executive branch. This move appears to violate a law that Congress specifically enacted as a reform measure in response to his previous behavior as president. The Washington Post reported that Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general, with the number rising to at least 15 by Sunday. These inspectors general serve as independent watchdogs within executive agencies, tasked with monitoring waste and corruption. The abrupt termination of these officials, some of whom were appointed by Trump himself during his first term, raises serious questions about the integrity and accountability of our government. Inspectors general were established in 1978 as part of post-Nixon accountability reforms. Their purpose is to prevent the abuse of executive power by ensuring that agencies are not stacked with cronies or used to steer contracts to friends. By firing these inspectors general, Trump has undermined a critical guardrail against corruption and abuse of power. This action flings the door wide open to run-of-the-mill corruption and potentially far worse. It is imperative that Congress takes immediate action to address this issue and uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in our government. I urge you to investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate steps to ensure that the law is upheld and that the integrity of our government is protected. The American people deserve a government that operates with honesty and accountability, free from the influence of corruption and cronyism. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing positive steps taken to protect the integrity of our government.

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