The White House is defending President Donald Trump's decision to force out the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission as top Democrats slam the move.

The White House said the fired members will be “replaced,” but any new appointments by Trump will need to be approved by the Senate.

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