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Grassley Slams Trump for Firing Inspector General Without Notice

10/18/2025

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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) criticized President Donald Trump on X for not informing Congress about the Ex-Im Inspector General's firing.
Grassley said the law requires the president to notify Congress of such firings.
He has defended agency watchdogs and previously condemned Trump's mass firings of inspectors general, which a judge ruled illegal.
Grassley has faced Trump attacks over the blue slip tradition and remains firm despite demands to end it.

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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) criticized President Donald Trump on X for not informing Congress about the Ex-Im Inspector General's firing.
Grassley said the law requires the president to notify Congress of such firings.
He has defended agency watchdogs and previously condemned Trump's mass firings of inspectors general, which a judge ruled illegal.
Grassley has faced Trump attacks over the blue slip tradition and remains firm despite demands to end it.