Trump's illegal attempt to dismiss FEC Commissioner fails
Donald Trump attempted to remove the Democratic commissioner from the Federal Election Commission. Weintraub stated that the action is illegal, and she remains in her position.
In a post on platform X, Weintraub conveyed that on 31 January, she received a letter signed by Trump informing her that "you are hereby removed as a member of the Federal Election Commission, effective immediately."
Weintraub, a Democratic Party member, wrote, "There’s a legal way to replace FEC commissioners – this isn’t it." She added, "I’ve been lucky to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That’s not changing any time soon."
Confusion with the Election Commission
The Commission employs over 300 staff members and is led by six commissioners. Weintraub has been an FEC commissioner since 2002. The president appoints commissioners, who the Senate must confirm.
According to the law, no more than three commissioners can be from the same party, and at least four are needed to make an official decision on the commission's behalf.
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