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Coverage dated February 6, 2025

Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Tried To Fire Her As She Signals Intent To Fight

Headline from Forbes

FEC Commissioner and Chair Ellen Weintraub questioned the legal validity of President Donald Trump’s bid to remove her from the role.

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5 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    US election commission chair says Trump tried to fire her illegally (opens The Guardian)

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    Ellen Weintraub of Federal Election Commission rejects letter from president that claims she has been removed

  2. New York Times

    Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Has Moved to Fire Her (opens New York Times)

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    Ellen L. Weintraub, who has served as a commissioner for the nation’s top elections watchdog since 2002, said she did not recognize a letter from President Trump relieving her from her post as legally valid.

  3. Forbes

    Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Tried To Fire Her As She Signals Intent To Fight (opens Forbes)

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    FEC Commissioner and Chair Ellen Weintraub questioned the legal validity of President Donald Trump’s bid to remove her from the role.

  4. Delaware Public Media

    Federal election commissioner says Trump is trying to improperly remove her (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Ellen Weintraub, a Democratic member of the Federal Election Commission, says President Trump is trying to improperly remove her from the post.

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