Paul K. Martin, appointed by President Joe Biden in December 2023, was informed of his dismissal through an email from the White House.

It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.

Trump fired 17 inspectors general during his first days in office, eight of whom have filed a lawsuit claiming that the president broke the law when he attempted to fire them without justifying their removal or giving Congress 30-day notices.