Trump accused of trying to ‘rig’ elections after firing federal commissioners
Summary
President Donald Trump fired all remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the only federal agency focused on election administration, just months before the US midterm elections. This action has raised concerns from Democrats and civil rights groups who say it could disrupt election security and fairness.Key Facts
- President Trump removed the last three members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
- The EAC helps certify voting machines, distribute election security funds, and maintain the national voter registration form.
- Without commissioners, the EAC cannot formally act or update voting standards.
- Democrats see this as an attempt to control elections ahead of the 2024 midterms.
- The White House claims the president has the legal authority to remove these officials, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.
- The EAC was created after the 2000 disputed election to improve voting system security and administration.
- Critics warn this move risks causing confusion and instability in how elections are run.
- Civil rights leader Derrick Johnson and Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said the move is an effort to "rig" elections and promised to fight it.
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