Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal workers.
What is happening to independent watchdogs? Scott Pelley reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

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[JaredDixon]

I'm so glad 60 Minutes is not cowering on reporting this crisis of leadership in our country.

[GumboGumbo-ud]

Sorry to burst your bubble but, SES positions in the federal government have very little protections pertaining to “job security”
According to the rules of the Executive Branch and OPM:
The President’s power to remove subordinates is a core part of the Executive power vested by Article II of the Constitution and is necessary for the President to perform his duty to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” Because SES officials wield significant governmental authority, they must serve at the pleasure of the President.

I was in the military for over 20 years and worked for the Federal government as a Federal Agent, and even I did not have as much protection as one would assume. Sure there are hurdles of procedure to fire or demote, but SES’s, which is what an OIG senior leader is considered, is not protected and can be dismissed or demoted, even if they disagree with the dismissal.

Anyone who accepts an SES position accepts the risk of possible early termination or dismissal and is sometimes in that position, not necessarily because they are good at their specific skills, but because of “loyalty” to a specific ideology.

This whining about this man losing this job after he said he lost his job after serving 6 presidents or whatever, tells me it is time for some fresh perspective. Get over your ego and take your retirement graciously. Government service is not your personal “wealth building” “I’m going to stay forever” job.
It’s a temporary service to your country. If you want to work longer, go back to being a GS civil servant. Or go to the civilian sector and see how far those arrogant words carry about being wrongly dismissed.

[Pythonfighter]

We've reached the point where his followers would believe him if he said the Earth was flat after all." 💩

[solardiver]

What would you expect of a 34x felon who was such a coward he had 4 deferments for bone spurs!?!

[The.Real.Mrs.Rogers.]

Impeach Trump!
Kick Musk out of our Country with a lifetime banning!

[brianb]

Well they’ve done an absolutely terrible job protecting taxpayers.

[nerdy]

Just watched the whole segment on CBS, no one from the Trump admin. was interviewed to explain why they were fired nor was the outcome of the lawsuit explained. It's like listening to half of an argument. As Paul Harvey might ask, "Where is 'the rest of the story'"?
The was no indication that Scott Pelley or his team attempted to dig into the other side.

[mcspahr]

This is the swamp being dismantled! No wonder these people are afraid and mad! The free ride is over!

[unbiasedventures]

To save money? What have they been doing?

[scarfo]

this country has gone to hell with these people at the helm...there absesnce wont mean a damn thing

[shawnvictorharriman]

Looking out for taxpayers huh ….great job! Your fired

[LincolnZ]

What an IDIOT! He never looked out for the taxpayers!

[bulbasaurman]

Defending the guy that was supposed to be overseeing us aid. Are you serious?

[k.kaiser]

The government is a self-serving institution that has never been able to work efficiently or protect the taxpayer - it is good that someone has stepped in, regardless of their past or personality!

[tygerlillee]

In the history of this country, no one has ever been laid off before. How dare Trump fire able-bodied adults who can now find jobs in the private sector with a bit of effort. He is a disgrace.

[jiaqijin]

The ONLY reason to fire watchdogs is so he could laundering money to his own pocket

[magdalenaguevara]

But if they are fired and save money for the population in america, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, might put the Watchdogs on a list for list for therapy (long needed therapy) to try and not worry to find new or better jobs that matriculate for those in the government and watchdogs so I say share files and keep talkin'.

[GlenPaholke-hthg]

Obviously not doing their jobs, they are supposed to be watching and reporting suspicious activity in the federal government I for one am glad there gone!

[marshalllapenta]

Question?
Are there Federal Workers that don't WORK?

[hendrixlp]

These videos have nothing to do with the fact that Trump has a lawsuit against CBS and 60 minutes correct?