Schiff can’t stop spreading lies about Trump.
Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) stirred up controversy this weekend, accusing President Trump of illegal actions after he dismissed over a dozen government watchdogs. The inspectors general, who are tasked with overseeing various federal agencies, were removed late Friday from positions within the departments of Defense, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, and Veterans Affairs.
Schiff, who sponsored the Protecting Our Democracy Act aimed at safeguarding inspectors general, didn’t hold back on NBC’s Meet the Press when he called Trump’s actions “a clear violation of the law.” His remarks were aimed at Trump’s handling of the dismissals, asserting that while some could claim a technicality, the president had indeed broken the law.
Trump, however, defended his decision, brushing off the criticism and labeling it a routine practice. Speaking from Air Force One on Saturday, he said, “It’s a very common thing to do,” explaining that some of the fired inspectors had been deemed ineffective or unfair in their work.
While Democrats have been quick to accuse the president of overstepping his legal bounds, particularly with a requirement to notify Congress 30 days in advance, Republicans are offering a different perspective. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) came to Trump’s defense during a Sunday appearance on State of the Union, acknowledging that while the 30-day notice could have been followed, the president was within his rights to appoint new personnel who aligned with his agenda. “He won the election,” Graham stated, “so he has every right to put in place people who share his vision for the country.”
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) expressed more skepticism, questioning the logic behind firing individuals whose job it is to expose government waste and corruption.
However, for many conservatives, the president’s actions make perfect sense. For years, Trump has criticized the bureaucratic “swamp” in Washington, and many see this as another step in his larger goal of draining it. As Graham put it, the American people deserve new leadership to tackle the inefficiencies and corruption that have long plagued federal agencies. While the legal nuances are still being debated, it’s clear that President Trump views these removals as part of his broader mission to reshape government and put the interests of the American people first.