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Feb 8, 2025 Trump removed Federal Election Commission chair Ellen Weintraub from her role Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The removal of an election oversight official raised concerns about the independence of federal election administration.
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- FEC chair removed by Trump — Federal Election Commission chair Ellen Weintraub was removed from her role by President Trump, a move she claims was illegal. This action raises concerns about the independence and integrity of the FEC.
- Trump Purges Federal Employees — President Trump continued his purge of federal employees, firing Ellen Weintraub of the Federal Elections Commission and Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States, both of whom had roles in overseeing electoral integrity and presidential records.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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