Day 5
January 24, 2025
4 incidents
- Serious Rights Violation Federal Dismantlement
Mass Firing of Inspectors General Across Federal Government
Trump removed at least 17 inspectors general across federal agencies in a single night without the notice to Congress that the governing statute generally requires. A later district-court ruling said the notice failure violated the statute while leaving reinstatement unresolved.
- Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern Federal Dismantlement
Deferred resignation email sent to 2.3 million federal workers
OPM sends email offering deferred resignation to approximately 2.3 million civilian federal workers, with a deadline to respond. The email promises continued pay through approximately September 2025. Workers who accept give up reinstatement rights. Tens of thousands accept.
From: Schedule F and Federal Worker Purge: Dismantling Civil Service Protections
- Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement
WHO acknowledges US withdrawal notification
The WHO acknowledges receipt of the US withdrawal notification and begins planning for the loss of its largest funder. The WHO Constitution requires a one-year notice period before withdrawal takes effect.
From: US Withdrawal from the World Health Organization — Dismantling Global Pandemic Preparedness
- Major Abuse of Power Corruption & Self-Dealing
Serbia Trump Tower project announced
A $500 million plan by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners to build a Trump Tower hotel and luxury residences in downtown Belgrade is announced. Serbia subsequently passes special legislation to enable the project despite opposition.
From: Trump Emoluments: Foreign Government Payments Through Business Deals, Gifts, and Cryptocurrency