Trump fires 17 inspectors general overnight: Reports

Published January 25, 2025 10:05am ET



President Donald Trump reportedly fired 17 inspectors general overnight.

According to multiple outlets, most of the people fired were inspectors Trump had appointed during his first term. They were all notified by email from the White House personnel director that their firing was effective immediately.

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