Day 5
January 24, 2025
3 incidents
- Major Abuse of Power 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.
- Major Abuse of Power Federal Dismantlement
17 inspectors general fired
Trump fires 17 inspectors general across the executive branch, four days after returning to office, removing independent watchdogs without the 30-day congressional notice required by law.
From: Dismantlement of Whistleblower Protections and Government Oversight Infrastructure
- 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