President Trump on Friday removed nearly 20 inspectors general within federal government agencies since taking office.

According to a Reuters report on Saturday, the exact number of watchdogs removed so far is 17.

The ousted watchdogs were in departments including Defense Department, State Department, Energy Department, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and more. 

The Washington Post reported that the move might face legal challenges since the president is required to provide 30-days notice to Congress of the intention to remove the watchdogs.