Paul Martin, USAID's inspector general, was dismissed by the Trump administration one day after issuing a critical report on cuts affecting the agency's oversight. This abrupt firing aligns with a broader trend, as Trump dismissed 18 inspectors general without cause shortly after the start of his second term—an action labeled the 'midnight massacre.' Legal experts question the legality of these dismissals, arguing they undermine accountability within government agencies. Amid ongoing legal challenges regarding USAID's restructuring, Senator Chuck Grassley and others have voiced their concerns about the administration's transparency and adherence to the law.