Trump Fires Head of Federal Election Panel, But She Won’t Leave
www.bloomberg.com
The chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission posted a letter from President Donald Trump informing her that she’d been fired, but she’s refusing to leave.

Summary

Trump tried to fire Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chair Ellen Weintraub, but she is refusing to leave, arguing the move is legally invalid.

Weintraub, a Democrat and frequent Trump critic, has served since 2002 and can remain until a replacement is confirmed.

Six commissioners run the FEC, with no more than three from a single party allowed to serve at one time.

Democrats condemned the action, calling it an attack on the FEC, which is currently reviewing complaints against Trump.

The commission, often deadlocked, oversees federal election compliance.

  • Serinus@lemmy.world
    16·
    5 hours ago

    The news has to be extremely careful with accuracy, or they can be held liable.

    Oh wait. That’s just for Nazi salutes and rape. If Trump “fires” President Macron tomorrow, the news can just print “Trump fires President of France”.