Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) acknowledged in a recent interview that President Trump technically violated the law by terminating 18 inspectors general without the required notice to Congress. However, Graham asserted that the president has the authority to make personnel changes and justified Trump's actions as part of normal post-election transitions. While Graham expressed concerns about Trump's security detail decisions, he dismissed fears that Trump would replace watchdogs with loyalists, emphasizing the need for personnel that reflect the administration's views.
Graham initially claimed Trump's actions were lawful, only to later acknowledge a technical violation, yet deemed it justified due to presidential authority over personnel.
During the interview, Graham suggested that changing personnel post-election is normal, mentioning concerns about security but dismissing worries about replacing inspectors general with loyalists.
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