FEC chairwoman rejects Trump’s attempt to remove her – Washington Examiner
Ellen Weintraub, the chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), recently announced that she received a letter from President Donald Trump claiming she was being removed from her position. Weintraub stated that the letter is not legally valid and emphasized that there is an official process for replacing FEC commissioners. She expressed her commitment to continue serving the American people and highlighted her role in addressing notable issues during her tenure. The letter from the White House, dated January 31, stated her removal was effective immediately. Weintraub,a Democrat,is one of three Democrats on the FEC,alongside two Republicans and an unoccupied seat. Trump’s governance has faced criticism for similar actions in the past, including the dismissal of numerous inspectors general shortly after he took office. Democrats,including Rep. Jamie Raskin, have condemned what they term a political purge, pointing to the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to reform the federal government, wich may result in further job eliminations in the future. The White House has not commented on weintraub’s situation.
FEC chairwoman rejects Trump’s attempt to remove her
Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub said she received a letter from President Donald Trump telling her she was removed from her position — a notice she said is not legal.
“Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner & Chair of @FEC,” Weintraub said in a post on X. “There’s a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn’t it. I’ve been lucky to serve the American people & stir up some good trouble along the way. That’s not changing anytime soon.”
Weintraub showed the letter in her social media post. “You are hereby removed as a Member of the Federal Election Commission, effective immediately,” the White House letter dated Jan. 31 says. “Thank you for your service on the Commission.”
Weintraub is one of three Democrats on the FEC, next to two Republicans and a vacant seat.
Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general within his first week in office, a move considered by some unlawful. It prompted Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to send him a letter asking to explain the moves and why he didn’t notify Congress.
The Trump administration has sought to reform a great portion of the federal government since its start. Democrats have largely condemned the moves, with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) responding to the Weintraub letter shortly after she posted it.
“Trump’s political purge continues with this illegal dismissal of Democrat Ellen Weintraub from the FEC,” he wrote on X.
A large portion of the government changes have been led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which seeks to vastly cut government spending. As a consequence, many government positions are expected to be eliminated in the coming months.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the White House for comment but received no response.
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