Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Issues Statement on the Firing of at Least 12 Inspectors Generals Overnight By President Trump
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, a Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued a statement on the firing of at least 12 Inspectors General by President Trump in an overnight ousting of key independent investigative watchdogs in the federal government.
“In the dark of the night, when he believed no one was watching him, President Trump fired the independent federal officials on the frontline of holding agencies accountable and identifying fraud, waste, and abuse of power and taxpayer dollars,” said Congressman Suhas Subramanyam. “This violates federal law and creates a vacuum in accountability across the federal government. The president has clearly signaled that accountability and efficiency are taking a back seat to corruption, self-dealing, and shameless political loyalty.”
Inspectors General are critical to ensuring that laws are upheld, that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and that federal agencies are subject to intense inspection. By dismissing these federal watchdogs, several of whom were his own appointees in his first term, the president is sending a clear message to the American people that accountability is not a priority in his Administration. Their dismissals also break federal law, which requires the administration to notify Congress 30 days before the firing of a Senate-confirmed inspector general and provide a rationale for doing so. President Trump should explain his actions to the American people and immediately rescind the firing of these critical investigative officials.
A former Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama, Congressman Subramanyam served in the Virginia General Assembly since first getting elected in 2019. In Richmond, Subramanyam founded the bipartisan "Commonwealth Caucus” – a bipartisan group of legislators focused on finding common ground. He passed landmark legislation to lower toll costs for commuters, issue refunds to overcharged consumers, combat the rise in gun violence, and ensure all students have access to the best educational opportunities. He will continue to deliver real, bipartisan, results in Congress. Subramanyam served as a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Loudoun. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya (4) and Nina (3).
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