
Donald Trump's 5Th Day In The Oval Office: Fires Inspectors, Challenges FEMA, Terminates Fauci's Security And More
Here's a look at 5 bold decisions the newly sworn-in US President took on Friday:
1. Fired 17 independent inspectorsDonald trump fired 17 independent inspectors at multiple government agencies, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing the way to replace them with loyalists, according to news agency Reuters. Reportedly, the dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires the president to give both houses of Congress reasons for the dismissals 30 days in advance, it added.
Also Read | Trump hits out at US Fed chair Powell: 'I know interest rates better' 2. Cutting taxes on tipsPresident Trump visited Las Vegas to discuss cutting taxes on tips, a promise he made for his 2024 campaign. In his second term, the new Republican president has rolled back many policies from his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and begun working on his pledge to reshape and reduce the federal government.
3. Questions FEMA's futureDonald Trump has raised concerns about FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) future role and appointed a former Navy SEAL as an interim chief - who has no prior experience in FEMA. Los Angeles, struggling with its worst natural disaster in decades, desperately needs FEMA. As new fires threaten homes in the city, FEMA has sent about 550 experts to help displaced residents find shelter, get aid, and coordinate debris removal. Legal Disclaimer:
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