Grand Theft America / Receipt money-2025-01-24-006

Trump fires 17 inspectors general overnight

Trump fired the inspectors general at 17 federal agencies in a late-night purge, without the 30-day notice to Congress required by law; at least 21 IGs have since been removed.

Verified through 2026-07-08Source: Lawfare / ABC NewsCorrections: none logged

What happened

Inspectors general are the internal watchdogs who audit spending and flag self-dealing. Removing them is both a power move (Power Grab) and what makes the grift harder to catch: the shared spine of Grand Theft America.

Why it matters

Overnight, Trump removed 17 inspectors general without the 30-day notice Congress requires, stripping out the independent watchdogs who audit fraud, waste and self-dealing across agencies. Removing the officials who would scrutinize the administration's own conflicts raises serious oversight and accountability concerns.

Receipt details

  • Loot the watchdogs
  • No cash figure

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