GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley Says Trump Isn't Following The Law
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The Iowa Republican said the president needs to notify Congress before firing watchdogs in charge of rooting out waste, fraud and corruption.

Summary

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) criticized Donald Trump for illegally firing inspectors general without giving Congress 30 days’ notice.

Trump recently dismissed the USAID inspector general after a report exposed the administration’s mismanagement of foreign aid, putting $489 million in food assistance at risk.

Grassley, a longtime watchdog advocate, said Trump could still remove officials legally by placing them on administrative leave.

  • SinningStromgald@lemmy.world
    322·
    29 days ago

    These senators and representatives would be smart not to cede any power, they will not get it back.

    Yeah, that emphasized part is important and is unlikely. Why? Because they hope it will mean they never loose power. They are not thinking of ever loosing any power.

    • jj4211@lemmy.world
      3·
      29 days ago

      Interesting move, to surrender all your power to the executive branch in hopes of keeping your power…