At least twelve independent supervisors, whose task is to review the work of American authorities, has been fired.
The move is the latest attempt by President Donald Trump and his government to renounce the US state apparatus.
The dismissal of up to 20 supervisors began on Friday night, and came without warning. It has also caused Republicans to react.
The law requires the congress to learn that a supervisor (Inspector General) is kicked at least 30 days in advance.
“Want to see explanations from the President”
There may be good reasons why they were fired. But in that case, we must know. I want to see further explanations from the president, says Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley, who leads the Senate’s Justice Committee.
But the statement was a western wind against Democrats’ protests.
This is an icy cleansing and an insight into the way Donald Trump and his government will too often act, says Democrats leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer in the Chamber.
Exactly how many or what supervisors have been allowed to go is not published. According to The Washington Post, at least those who will overlook work within the ministries for agriculture, trade, defense and education are fired.
Schumer, like many party mates, points out that the role of supervisors is to put a stop to corruption, misconduct and fraud within the authorities.
With allusion to Trump’s words that “the Golden Era of the United States is now starting,” Schumer says:
This is an obvious sign that we are entering a golden era for abuse of power and corruption.