In his second term, President Trump has made dramatic changes in federal agencies, including firing at least 240 employees and freezing trillions in federal grant funds. These actions have a significant potential impact, with critics condemning the firings of inspectors general as a "chilling purge." Additionally, over a dozen career prosecutors involved in investigations against Trump have been abruptly dismissed by the Justice Department, raising concerns about political interference in law enforcement. Trump's claims of routine changes in administration personnel have faced heavy scrutiny from both political allies and opponents.
In a remarkable shift, President Trump's second term saw him dismiss at least 240 government employees and freeze federal funding, stirring significant political controversy.
The decision to fire a significant number of inspectors general sparked backlash, with Senate Democratic Leader Schumer labeling it a 'chilling purge' of oversight.
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