Summary

Trump tried to fire Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chair Ellen Weintraub, but she is refusing to leave, arguing the move is legally invalid.

Weintraub, a Democrat and frequent Trump critic, has served since 2002 and can remain until a replacement is confirmed.

Six commissioners run the FEC, with no more than three from a single party allowed to serve at one time.

Democrats condemned the action, calling it an attack on the FEC, which is currently reviewing complaints against Trump.

The commission, often deadlocked, oversees federal election compliance.

  • @GraniteM
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    173 hours ago

    “______ Resigns Under Pressure From Trump”

    Fuck you, make him work for it! Make him fire you, then sue for wrongful termination! Don’t just politely get out of the way so you can be replaced by some goon who will happily do the horrible thing you’re resigning in protest of!

    • The Quuuuuill
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      73 hours ago

      handcuff yourself to an expensive piece of office equipment if you have to