So trump fired the IG investigating Elaine Chao and McConnell vetted the replacement

[EleanorR]

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.

As Senate Majority Leader, McConnell was integral to the Senate’s consideration of Howard Elliott’s nomination to lead PHMSA. Now McConnell will also be instrumental to Eric Soskin’s potential confirmation as permanent IG. Soskin is a Justice Department trial lawyer “involved in some hot-button immigration and civil rights cases.” These moves will leave oversight of the Chao-McConnell investigation in the hands of Trump administration officials who McConnell has effectively endorsed. In the case of Ellinott, as Secretary, Chao maintains authority to fire him from PHMSA. As CREW has pointed out before, this situation poses a huge conflict of interest. How can the American people expect transparency and accountability when the watchdogs must pass a loyalty test from the President and be approved by officials impacted by their investigations?

https://www.citizensforethics.org/trump-removed-watchdog-investigating-elaine-chao-mcconnell-vetted-replacement/

[CrispyQ]

1. They don't even try to hide how corrupt they are, anymore.

On a good day I give us a 30% chance of surviving Trump/Barr/McConnell.

[bluestarone]

2. So true

Just sick to watch them, with no way to stop them!

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. Needs more attention.

[LastDemocratInSC]

4. Did John Gotti get to vet the FBI agents who were investigating him?

[UTUSN]

5. K&R

[uponit7771]

6. K&R, and there are people who still think Trump wont illegally affect upcoming election in his favor

[malaise]

7. Lock them up

All of them

[cynical_idealist]

8. Investigations Employment

Like i said near the end of the Bush2 days,
we could employ at least 1 million people to fully investigate and
prosecute the crimes of the current admin and GOP collaborators