> the President shall communicate in writing the substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons for any such removal or transfer to both Houses of Congress (including the appropriate congressional committees), not later than 30 days before the removal or transfer
So worst case, they’re legally fired a month from a few days ago and are owed back pay. This seems much ado about nothing.
Well, there's the whole Presidential obligation from the Constitution that the President "shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed". No big deal. I'm sure it's fine he can pick and choose.
Well people are also upset about the whole "President not respecting obligations to Congress" thing.
Any normal president wouldn't conduct the removal without being able to provide the substantive rationale. Which is then evidence Congress has about how the president is conducting his duties. Like "is this rationale consistent with the stated goals of increased efficiency".
Trump doesn't even care enough to make something up.
So worst case, they’re legally fired a month from a few days ago and are owed back pay. This seems much ado about nothing.