Trump removes independent watchdog tasked with overseeing coronavirus emergency funds

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Trump removes acting Defense Department Inspector General Glenn Fine as chair of the committee overseeing $2 trillion in emergency coronavirus funding

Late last month, a group of independent federal watchdogs tapped Fine, a career official, to lead the group tasked with preventing"waste, fraud, and abuse" in the use of coronavirus relief money. A Defense Department spokeswoman did not explain why Fine was removed from the acting inspector general position, but she did explain that it meant he was no longer eligible to stay on the accountability committee, which is limited to inspector generals and acting inspector generals.

President Trump's actions are a blatant attempt to degrade the independence of Inspectors General who serve as checks against waste, fraud, and abuse."Trump has designated Sean W. O'Donnell, who is the Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General, to serve as the Defense Department's acting inspector general in addition to his current duties at the EPA, according to Allen. On Monday, Trump also nominated Jason Abend to be the Pentagon's Inspector General, she said.

 

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Yall got jokes. People are dying people need help and we got a president that's not acting presidential. What happened to making America great

If he was a corrupt leftover from the corrupt Obama administration .. that is a GOOD THING!!

CNN might want to try this(out with the same old talking heads and bring in some news talking heads)...

This is not news,question for talking heads at CNN isn't this the end of his four years as president, and when he is reelected it should be fresh faces to bring in,(out with the old and in with the new)..

CNN...please evaluate this title as “Breaking News”. Really, The news that Trump has fired someone is not earth-shaking news..it’s just the norm for this administration. Also, no permanent replacements-only ‘Acting’. (Moron)

show some respect it is 'President Trump'

When this idiot is going to fire himself! He’s the problem! 🤦‍♂️

What tha?🤦🏾‍♀️

Cnn is Fake PhonY News

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Time to rob Americans right in the face while they continue to support him lololol

I do not understand why journalists do not just walk out of Donald Trumps press conferences. That would teach him

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Corrupt, incompetent Trump is determined to get his gready hands on that money without oversight so he can use it for political favors, line his own pockets or hotels or pay back the Russians the millions he owes them. Trump may be the only president to be impeached TWICE.

It's no wonder Pelosi said House would do its own oversight.

The Fox is watching the hen house !😔 The house should freeze the funds till he reinstates the inspector ! 🤚🏽🍊🤥💩👉🏼

nateroth Trump Cannot Stand The Truth, That Why Dr Fauci Has Security Now, Cause He Was Telling The Truth.

We see what's happening in city hospital. I would like to know if private hospitals short on PPE , breathing machines. Also what we should be hearing is not happening? Those folks that believes in Mr Trump open your eyes and think for yourself.

Bye Felicia

Boo hoo, look at all the Libs coming out of the wood work!

Please just don’t go to Trumps press briefings. Everything that comes out of his mouth is “fake news” When is someone going to stop this lunacy and just call him out or walk out.... he’s crazy.

Fire the corrupt and get the money to where its supposed to go quickly.All these dumb folk trying to sabotage him constantly,which is now biting them all in the ass smh

When will this Stop!

Trump could have imposed a Fine instead of firing a fine gentlemen. The truth is trump thinks he owns USA 🇺🇸 and as owner of USA he can do what he wants

America Speaking Out

Need help, I am disable and I was in federal prison. I don't have no money to buy Pampers for me. I don't know when SSDI will put my benefits back on. I will say out.

Good

I guess it’s Tiffany’s turn to start governmenting.

Good. Get rid of anyone not doing the right thing MAGA

Yesterday, people were complaining about the corrupt operation in which supplies were distributed. Today, now that Trump removed the leader of the operation, the same people are saying Trump is trying to corrupt the operation. He can't win with you dumbasses.

Oh wonderful, now the reported $300 million Trump properties lost due to coronavirus can replenish their coffers. Way to go USA you've made banana republics proud. Corruption

Dirty Donald is at it again.

Now he’s free to spend the money any which way he wants which was his plan from the beginning. Can you say WALL

PTrump want to steal the funds without a policeman on the watch. This should not be tolerated

Still asking WHY

Nothing to see here folks, today perfect thing to do.

Did the guy not JUST get the job like a week ago?

How about give him 1B to buy him early step down?

Corruption at the highest level, again the Rico law is just sitting and waiting to be used on the trump family as it is exactly how they are operating.

NO OVERSIGHT= CORRUPTION IN PLAIN SIGHT

GOD BLESS MORING JOE FOR BEING BRACE ENOUGH TO CALL TRUMO ON NATIONAL T V A LIAR

Trump setting the biggest money heist in history.

He really wants this money pretty bad

They are dropping like flies!

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Expect Congress to have hearings on this.

Something something using ones power to commit fraud yada yada impeachment

Obviously IG Fine was trying to do his job and keep the Trump administration honest.

Who did he put in? Himself?

Now we know why citizens will not be getting Stimulus checks ? The 'thing' in the WH is under no accountability.

Why?

Glenn musta disagreed with The Don.....

He will probably be appointed Acting IG in charge of overseeing all IGs.

Probably feels not enough money is being diverted to friends/supporters. Corruption at its best. lockhimup

realDonaldTrump You are the most corrupt president in the history of this country. You want to be able to do whatever you want with taxpayer money without being ...wait for it... ACCOUNTABLE!

Basically. Anyone in a IG position will be removed or severally hindered in doing their jobs.

lookner Who did he replace him with?

Setting up to steal millions that should go to the people, instead Republican led cooperations will get the money

Jared Kushner will be declared Czar of DOD.

We knew he was going to get his hands on that money one way or another.

The new hoax

Shambles

Of course he did.

America is going down .. Lol

Get the money from Parliament. And then fire the one who watch the money. He is the king of thief.

Wake up GOP, Donald Trump is a con man, grifter and criminal. He is going to make sure his businesses get their cut while average Americans suffer. 25theAmendmentNow

Stable and consistent leadership matters in a crisis! This hasn’t happened so far with this administration! This is dangerous, and unjust for their citizens!!

And that’s his prerogative.

lookner Since money is just worthless paper and the stimulus is make-believe tax aimed towards people who refuse to acknowledge their freedoms... Why would I care? Crooked people calling out other crooked people to ensnare the feeble to hand over their labor, efforts, and civil rights...

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Why is realDonaldTrump releasing (firing) all of his oversight personnel!? Does this cause anyone any angst amid this awful crisis? He wants no one looking over his shoulder. VoteTrumpOut NBCNews CBSNews ABC nytimes FoxNews

Should not be possible.

Sweet, this sounds like a great job for Eric? All he has to do is sign his name whenever a Trump donor funding request is submitted...

Of course he does. SMH

Sure...why not... wearesofucked therearenorulesanymore

She was Deep State. Loved to get name in paper.

So he can steal as much money as he can

His next diversion from the mess TRUMP created

Here comes the biggest grift yet. Wake up people!

Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ

You're fired! Trump to GlennFine

Is there no depth to which his corruption won't plunge?

“You’re fired” lol

Thought Trump only had the “best people” under his command?

We're all going to get sick because Cheeto Benito demands total loyalty

Another Putin like move. 70Days CorruptGOP TrumpIsTheWORSTPresidentEVER

Trump always does the self serving thing. He is an orangefurball masquerading as a human being.

This shitshow gets more hilarious by the day. 🤣

I just need to know why tho

“President” Trump Assholes

Here comes the hydoxyclouriqine spokesperson

Oh my God how long will people put up with this SHIT?

There's so many 'Acting' government appointees under the Trump regime they should apply/join the Screen Actors Guild.

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