Mainecat Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 So much for laws eh Trumpers......it’s your money too. Trump also fired the IG investigating Elaine Chow. Moscow Mitch has already vetted a replacement https://www.citizensforethics.org/trump-removed-watchdog-investigating-elaine-chao-mcconnell-vetted-replacement/ In yet another assault on checks and balances, President Trump abruptly removed the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) independent watchdog late Friday – the same night he announced plans to fire the State Department Inspector General (IG). At DOT, the acting IG was overseeing a high profile investigation of Secretary Chao’s alleged favoritism benefiting her husband Senator Mitch McConnell’s political prospects, but has now been replaced with a political appointee from within the agency. The acting IG’s ouster calls into question the future of the Chao-McConnell investigation, other critical oversight, and whether the watchdog was dismissed for unearthing damaging information. This move is the latest salvo of Trump’s assault on oversight. And it looks like the President made sure to cover all his bases to block accountability, not only nominating an IG to succeed the experienced watchdog who held the post, but also demoting the acting IG who was investigating Chao, and installing a political appointee to serve in his place while the Senate considers a permanent replacement. To make matters worse, Trump’s pick to be the new acting IG, Howard “Skip” Elliott, already has a job overseeing the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an office he will now also be in charge of policing. Trump’s decision to sideline DOT acting IG Mitch Behm (who has 17 years of experience with OIG) was lost in the shuffle of outrage following the announcement that Trump planned to fire the State Department IG, but potential conflicts of interest abound. The most high profile is the DOT OIG’s review of allegations that Secretary Chao gave Senator McConnell’s constituents special treatment and helped steer millions of federal dollars to Kentucky as he is facing low approval ratings and a tough reelection bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Dems: "Drain the swamp... ya right..." Also dems: "Put that water and grass back you cocksucker!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenStreak Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 He needs to shitcan Faucci too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Trump did good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mainecat said: So much for laws eh Trumpers......it’s your money too. Trump also fired the IG investigating Elaine Chow. Moscow Mitch has already vetted a replacement https://www.citizensforethics.org/trump-removed-watchdog-investigating-elaine-chao-mcconnell-vetted-replacement/ In yet another assault on checks and balances, President Trump abruptly removed the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) independent watchdog late Friday – the same night he announced plans to fire the State Department Inspector General (IG). At DOT, the acting IG was overseeing a high profile investigation of Secretary Chao’s alleged favoritism benefiting her husband Senator Mitch McConnell’s political prospects, but has now been replaced with a political appointee from within the agency. The acting IG’s ouster calls into question the future of the Chao-McConnell investigation, other critical oversight, and whether the watchdog was dismissed for unearthing damaging information. This move is the latest salvo of Trump’s assault on oversight. And it looks like the President made sure to cover all his bases to block accountability, not only nominating an IG to succeed the experienced watchdog who held the post, but also demoting the acting IG who was investigating Chao, and installing a political appointee to serve in his place while the Senate considers a permanent replacement. To make matters worse, Trump’s pick to be the new acting IG, Howard “Skip” Elliott, already has a job overseeing the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an office he will now also be in charge of policing. Trump’s decision to sideline DOT acting IG Mitch Behm (who has 17 years of experience with OIG) was lost in the shuffle of outrage following the announcement that Trump planned to fire the State Department IG, but potential conflicts of interest abound. The most high profile is the DOT OIG’s review of allegations that Secretary Chao gave Senator McConnell’s constituents special treatment and helped steer millions of federal dollars to Kentucky as he is facing low approval ratings and a tough reelection bid. If you want to be taken seriously, take the bullshit in this article and google and see if there is another story with slightly less bias. '...latest salvo on Trump's assault...' Dare you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Snake said: If you want to be taken seriously, take the bullshit in this article and google and see if there is another story with slightly less bias. '...latest salvo on Trump's assault...' Dare you. Don’t tease him. Nobody has or ever will take him seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toslow Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 https://cbs12.com/news/local/woman-who-designed-floridas-covid-19-dashboard-has-been-removed-from-her-position?fbclid=IwAR0_vzXJgyqSoLe0T7nNjsyFOBtJbAkZsu5UGlrYG_UTCEfUaL-AH7ThHVU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 The story is true. The turtles time is thin like Trumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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