Federal Bureaucrat Escorted From Office After Ignoring Termination

A top federal official refused to accept her firing and had to be removed by security after attempting to remain at her post. Phyllis Fong, who had spent 22 years working at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as Inspector General, was dismissed by President Donald Trump last Friday but continued working into the following week.

Despite the White House’s clear directive, Fong informed her staff she would not be leaving, arguing that her removal did not comply with federal guidelines. She cited support from the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), which questioned the legality of the firings.

On Monday, after refusing to step down, security officers were called to escort her out of the building. The USDA later claimed that she left without incident, but sources reported that she was unwilling to depart voluntarily.

The Trump administration removed 17 inspectors general from their roles, including those at the Defense, State, and Energy Departments. The White House justified the firings as a necessary step to replace partisan officials with individuals who would properly carry out the administration’s policies.

Fong’s office had conducted investigations into USDA programs, food safety concerns, and regulatory enforcement. She had also worked on oversight efforts involving private companies connected to the agency’s operations.

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