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Trump’s IG Massacre: A Blueprint for Unchecked Power

The dismissal of government watchdogs is just the start of a dangerous takeover.

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Marie Riverton
Jan 26, 2025
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President Donald Trump’s second term has barely begun, yet it’s already making one thing clear: accountability and transparency are under attack. The abrupt dismissal of 17 independent inspectors general—federal watchdogs tasked with keeping agencies honest—feels like a deliberate strike at the heart of democratic governance. These…

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