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As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he’s weakening watchdogs

  • Trump is pledging to cut waste, but critics argue this will weaken important oversight roles.
  • Some critics claim that firing watchdogs leads to greater risks of fraud, waste, and abuse.
  • An unnamed critic stated, 'You don't drain the swamp by throwing the cleanup crew to the gators.'
  • Trump has the authority to fire executive branch employees regardless of opposing views.
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As Trump pledges to slash waste, critics say he’s weakening watchdogs

President Donald Trump says his new Department of Government Efficiency is rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, but critics say the White House is weakening watchdogs intended to guard against corruption.

·Sacramento, United States
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KCRA 3 broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
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