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July 10, 2026
Trump Fires Remaining Leaders of Election Assistance Commission, Drawing Condemnation
- Donald Trump has fired the last three members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission, intensifying concerns over election security.
- The terminations have been condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates, who warn of potential chaos in election management.
- The EAC, crucial for certifying voting systems, is now without leadership just months before the midterm elections.
5 Sources
- Trump terminates Election Assistance Commission membersJul 10, 2026 at 12:51 AM · Reuters
- Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’Jul 10, 2026 at 1:18 AM · The Guardian
- Trump fires Election Assistance Commission leadersJul 10, 2026 at 1:23 AM · CNN
- President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance CommissionJul 10, 2026 at 2:52 AM · NPR
- Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election GroupJul 10, 2026 at 4:19 AM · NYT