U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday terminated the last three members of the Election Assistance Commission, the independent, federal commission that assists election administration officials nationwide, the White House confirmed.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is tasked with helping state and local officials run elections.

Created in 2002, the Election Assistance Commission helps local officials prepare for elections.

US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action…