How Trump’s Election Commission Ousting Could Threaten Midterms
Summary
President Donald Trump removed all members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in July, leaving the agency without leadership just months before the midterm elections. This federal agency helps support election administration, and its lack of commissioners raises concerns about the election process and trust in the results.Key Facts
- President Trump removed the last three EAC commissioners on July 9, including two Democrats and one Republican who resigned.
- Without commissioners, the EAC cannot make official decisions or provide full support to state and local election officials.
- The EAC was created in 2002 to improve election administration, test voting technology, distribute federal funds for election security, and offer guidance to election officials.
- State and local governments run elections directly; the EAC only provides support and resources.
- Experts worry that removing the EAC members before the midterms may undermine trust in election fairness.
- This action follows a Supreme Court ruling (Trump v. Slaughter) that expanded presidential power to remove officials from independent agencies.
- The White House says the decision is legal and part of efforts to secure elections and ensure all legal votes are counted.
- Political scientists see the move as part of broader election-related tensions before the November vote.
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