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Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has removed the three remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, effectively leaving the board without any members.
- Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, appointed by congressional Democrats, were terminated immediately, while Republican member Christy McCormick resigned.
- The White House justified the removals by emphasizing the need to secure elections and ensure every legal vote is counted, aligning with President Trump's efforts to control election administration.
- This action follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential authority to remove independent regulators at will, a decision praised by Trump as a major increase in presidential power.
- The move is part of Trump's broader strategy to challenge the legitimacy of the upcoming midterm elections by alleging widespread election fraud.
