'Removal of [Inspectors General] without explanation could create a chilling effect in the oversight community,' Grassley wrote,
Republican Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley asked President Donald Trump Monday why two Inspectors General had been relieved of their positions without notifying Congress.
Grassley's letter referred to Inspectors General as"the ultimate swamp drainers" as their positions call for the detection of waste and malfeasance in a non-partisan fashion."Removal of IGs without explanation could create a chilling effect in the oversight community," Grassley wrote,"and risks decreasing the quantity, quality, fidelity, and veracity of their reports.
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley asked President Donald Trump on Monday to provide an explanation for his firing of Inspectors General Steve Linick and Michael Atkinson.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received a letter from the president Friday, stating that he no longer had the"fullest confidence" in Linick, but gave no further explanation. Pelosi said Trump's firing of Linick could be illegal if it is shown to be a retaliatory action.
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