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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Trump WEAPONIZES inspectors general by installing his allies

President Trump has fired or demoted at least 20 inspectors general and replaced them with his allies. New York Times White House Correspondent Luke Broadwater, former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade and Co-founder of The Lincoln Project Rick Wilson join Katy Tur to discuss the impact of the move.

NYTIMES (Luke Broadwater) - Trump Fired His Inspectors General. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission.

President Trump is installing his allies in the offices of inspector general, which are meant to provide independent government oversight.

WASHINGTONPOST (Meryl Kornfield, Lisa Rein) - Under Trump, the government’s watchdogs are losing their independence

Inspectors general are subject to growing partisan pressures as the White House and political figures seek greater influence over them than ever before.