On January 24, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate firing of at least 17 inspectors general across various federal government cabinet departments and agencies.
[1][2][3][4] Inspectors general (IGs) serve as independent watchdogs within federal agencies, tasked with investigating allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse.
Hannibal Ware, the Inspector General for the Small Business Administration, sent a letter to the White House Office of Presidential Personnel, urging them to reconsider the decision and comply with legal procedures.
[1] Representative Angie Craig echoed these concerns, particularly highlighting the dismissal of the inspector general at the Department of Agriculture, noting that such actions threaten the integrity of programs supporting farmers and nutrition assistance.
"Musk misled investors about the safety and marketability of the company’s device" said Ryan Merkley, director of research advocacy with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine [15]."