Trump Purges Election Assistance Commission Members Months Before Midterms The sudden removal of three members from the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is a stark example of President Donald Trump's disregard for democratic institutions and the integrity of elections.
The move, made just months before the midterm elections, has sparked widespread outrage among voting rights advocates and Democrats who see it as an attempt to undermine the electoral process.
The EAC, responsible for helping administer election funds and certifying voting systems, was left with only one member after Republican Donald Palmer resigned in April.