'It is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General,' Trump wrote Friday. 'That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General.'
In a letter sent to the chairman and vice-chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Friday, President Donald Trump announced he was firing the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, Michael Atkinson, effective in 30 days.
"It is extremely important that we promote the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Federal programs and activities," Trump wrote."The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of these goals. As is the case with regards to other positions where I, as President, have the power of appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General.
Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Michael Atkinson was fired by President Donald Trump on Friday.Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner said in a statement Friday that"it is unconscionable that the President is once again attempting to undermine the integrity of the intelligence community by firing yet another an intelligence official simply for doing his job."
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