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Tammy Duckworth: “In a clear conflict of interest and gross abuse of power, Trump fired 17 Inspectors General within his first days in…”

On the recordAugust 7, 2026
In a clear conflict of interest and gross abuse of power, Trump fired 17 Inspectors General within his first days in office so he could tap political allies to conduct oversight of his own Administration—leaving these watchdogs to answer to the President before the American people.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing Trump's actions regarding Inspectors General.

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