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Breaking: Trump is firing 7 IGs in one fail swoop, sources confirm to @RealClearNews. Most likely will be the IGs that were appointed by Pres. Obama or beforehand. He wants his own people in those positions now. Trump during his briefing said he has "put in 7 names" for IGs.
*sorry -- fell swoop...typing quickly. Thanks to those who pointed it out.
Also -- this has been in the works for more than a month. My story from early March: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/03/10/igs_in_trumps_crosshairs_watching_the_watchdogs__142617.html
Unclear whether the number will be 6 or 7 bc the 7 Trump mentioned cld include Brian Miller, senior White House associate counsel, as special inspector general for pandemic recovery at the Treasury Department. Trump appointed Miller to the special IG post last Friday.
Also -- some of these are likely replacements for IGs who have been serving in only acting roles (not Senate confirmed )-- but at least some of whom were first put in their position by Pres. Obama
More info.: Trump changing a total of 7 IGs rt now -- more changes may come later. Replacements include those for several IGs who were operating in acting positions, including Fine, and the CIA IG. Others were at Dept. of Ed. and Tennessee Valley Auth. Atkinson is part of 7
