Paul Martin

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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USAID Inspector General Fired After Warning About $8.2 Billion Aid Oversight Risks

2025-01-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

USAID Inspector General Paul Martin was fired on February 11, 2025, shortly after his office published a critical report warning that the administration’s foreign aid freeze had compromised oversight of $8.2 billion in humanitarian funds. Martin was the 18th inspector general removed by the …

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