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Whistleblower Claims Justice Department Ignored Trump Misconduct

3/30/2026

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The Justice Department's internal watchdog allegedly ignored 20 misconduct instances by the Trump administration, as stated in a letter from whistle-blower Erez Reuveni's lawyers.
Reuveni, who was fired during a legal dispute over migrant transfers to El Salvador, claims serious allegations were not addressed by the Office of Inspector General.
Since taking office, Trump has dismissed over 20 inspectors general, which has weakened oversight.
A congressional report indicated that those dismissed identified over $50 billion in waste and abuse in the 2024 fiscal year.
The inspector general's office has been without a permanent leader since Michael E. Horowitz departed in June 2023.

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The Justice Department's internal watchdog allegedly ignored 20 misconduct instances by the Trump administration, as stated in a letter from whistle-blower Erez Reuveni's lawyers.
Reuveni, who was fired during a legal dispute over migrant transfers to El Salvador, claims serious allegations were not addressed by the Office of Inspector General.
Since taking office, Trump has dismissed over 20 inspectors general, which has weakened oversight.
A congressional report indicated that those dismissed identified over $50 billion in waste and abuse in the 2024 fiscal year.
The inspector general's office has been without a permanent leader since Michael E. Horowitz departed in June 2023.