Ellen L. Weintraub, chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission, announced her removal by President Trump, which she argues lacks legal validity. Weintraub emphasized that a president can only remove a commissioner by nominating a replacement confirmed by the Senate. Her position has been the subject of political contention, reflective of the commission's bipartisan structure that often leads to deadlocks. Former Commissioner Trevor Potter condemned Trump's action, asserting it contravenes the separation of powers and undermines the commission's intended independence.
Ellen L. Weintraub stated that President Trump's abrupt termination was not legally valid, emphasizing that commissioners should only be removed after a Senate-confirmed replacement is nominated.
Trevor Potter criticized Trump's attempt to fire Weintraub, explaining that it undermines the intended independence of the FEC, established by Congress to ensure nonpartisan oversight.
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