In a decisive transfer to cleanse the swamp of bureaucratic resistance, President Donald Trump has formally fired Democrat Ellen Weintraub, the long-standing Commissioner and Chair of the U.S. Federal Election Fee (FEC).
But, in a show of blatant disrespect for the President’s authority, Weintraub has dug in her heels, refusing to vacate her place, claiming her dismissal is in some way unlawful.
Weintraub was elected as chair final December 2024.
FEC commissioners are appointed to six-year phrases by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
Weintraub argues {that a} commissioner can solely get replaced after the president nominates a successor and the Senate confirms them, in keeping with far-left New York Times.
“Acquired a letter from POTUS at present purporting to take away me as Commissioner & Chair,” posted by Trump-hater Weintraub on X Thursday night.
She added, “There’s a authorized option to substitute FEC commissioners — this isn’t it. I’ve been fortunate to serve the American folks & fire up some good hassle alongside the best way. That’s not altering anytime quickly.”
Alongside her submit, Weintraub shared a duplicate of the letter from the White Home, dated January 31, 2025.
“Expensive Commissioner Weintraub,” the letter states. “You’re hereby eliminated as a Member of the Federal Election Fee, efficient instantly. Thanks in your service on the Fee.”
Acquired a letter from POTUS at present purporting to take away me as Commissioner & Chair of @FEC. There’s a authorized option to substitute FEC commissioners-this isn’t it. I’ve been fortunate to serve the American folks & fire up some good hassle alongside the best way. That’s not altering anytime quickly. pic.twitter.com/7voecN2vpj
— Ellen L. Weintraub (@ellenlweintraub.bsky.social) (@EllenLWeintraub) February 6, 2025
Fox News reported:
Weintraub took intention at President Trump in 2019, when she stated his “baseless” claims about voter fraud have been “damaging to our democracy.”
She criticized the president throughout an look on CNN and claimed he was spreading info for which he had no proof.
“I believe it’s damaging to our democracy,” Weintraub instructed host John Berman, “to unfold info like that if there isn’t a proof.”
Weintraub insisted there was no proof of rampant voter fraud in 2016, responding to Trump’s repeated claims on the contrary.
Weintraub additionally voted to launch investigations into the president for allegations that his marketing campaign coordinated with tremendous political motion committees and for points associated to claims that Russia tried to sway the 2016 election outcomes.
She additionally supported probes into Trump for allegedly utilizing his 2016 marketing campaign occasions to advertise his varied companies, resembling resorts, golf programs, bottled water, and a vineyard.
