United States Senate Democrats
07/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2026 21:34
Leader Schumer Statement On Trump Firing Remaining Members Of The Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission
New York, N.Y. - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement in response to reports that Donald Trump fired the three remaining members of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission:
"Donald Trump said Republicans should 'take over the voting.' Today, he took another step toward doing exactly that.
"Firing every remaining member of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission months before the midterms is a brazen attempt to seize control of our elections before a single vote is cast. He is gutting the independent agency that certifies voting systems and helps election officials run secure elections.
"Senate Democrats will fight this power grab at every turn. The American people-not Donald Trump-will decide the 2026 election."
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