Mark Greenblatt, one of the 17 inspectors general fired by President Donald Trump last week, raises concerns over the future of government accountability and oversight. Greenblatt, who served as the inspector general for the Department of the Interior, warns that replacing independent watchdogs with political loyalists could erode public trust and harm Americans.
Trump's sweeping action to dismiss 17 independent inspectors general has sparked bipartisan concern in Congress. Critics argue that the firings, which occurred overnight, undermine the critical role of inspectors general in ensuring government agencies operate transparently and ethically. These watchdogs are responsible for investigating misconduct, waste. . .