The Trump administration has removed the last remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan federal election agency without any sitting commissioners. The White House says the move is aimed at strengthening election security and ensuring every legal vote is counted, while critics argue it raises serious concerns about federal involvement in election administration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Show more Show less
'You're fired!': Trump terminates all remaining Election Assistance Commissioners ahead of midterms
The Trump administration has removed the last remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan federal election agency without any sitting commissioners. The White House says the move is aimed at strengthening election security and ensuring every legal vote is counted, while critics argue it raises serious concerns about federal involvement in election administration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
67 words~1 min read
