Senators to Seek Explanation From Trump of Watchdog’s Firing
- Republican Grassley, others from both parties drafting letter
- Trump fired intelligence inspector general Michael Atkinson
Senator Chuck Grassley
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Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley is working with senators on a bipartisan letter demanding that Donald Trump explain his firing of the intelligence community inspector general whose handling of a whistle-blower complaint about Ukraine led to the president’s impeachment.
The letter will reiterate the importance of inspectors general and state that the law requires the president to give more information to Congress on his decision to remove Michael Atkinson, according to a person familiar with the matter.