THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

April 3, 2020

The Honorable Richard Burr
Chairman

Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, DC. 20515

The Honorable Mark R. Warner
Vice-Chairman

Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, DC. 20515

Dear Chairman Burr and Vice-Chairman Warner:

This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from of?ce the Inspector
General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today.

It is extremely important that we promote the economy, ef?ciency, and effectiveness of Federal
programs and activities. The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of these
goals. As is the case with regard to other positions where I, as President, have the power of
appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is vital that I have the fullest
con?dence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General. That is no longer the case with regard

to this Inspector General.

At a later date, I will be submitting to the Senate my nomination of an individual for this position
who has my full con?dence and who meets the appropriate quali?cations.

Sincerely,

 

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

April 3, 2020

The Honorable Adam Schiff

Chairman

Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC. 20515

The Honorable Devin Nunes

Ranking Member

Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC. 20515

Dear Chairman Schiff and Ranking Member Nunes:

This is to advise that I am exercising my power as President to remove from of?ce the Inspector
General of the Intelligence Community, effective 30 days from today.

It is extremely important that we promote the economy, ef?ciency, and effectiveness of Federal
programs and activities. The Inspectors General have a critical role in the achievement of these
goals. As is the case with regard to other positions where I, as President, have the power of
appointment, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, it is vital that I have the fullest
con?dence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General. That is no longer the case with regard

to this Inspector General.

At a later date, I will be submitting to the Senate my nomination of an individual for this position
who has my full con?dence and who meets the appropriate quali?cations.

Sincerely,