Michael Missal

Mass Firing of Inspectors General Signals Systematic Government Oversight Erosion

2025-07-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In a significant escalation of institutional capture, President Trump fired 17 inspectors general across multiple federal agencies in late January 2025. The mass firings, done without the legally required 30-day congressional notice, targeted watchdogs investigating potential misconduct in agencies …

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Trump fires 18 Inspectors General in unprecedented purge of government watchdogs

2025-01-24 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

President Trump fired 18 Inspectors General across multiple federal agencies in an unprecedented purge of government oversight officials. The mass firing included Robert Storch (Defense), Michael Missal (Veterans Affairs), Hannibal “Mike” Ware (Small Business Administration), and Mark …

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