Federal Election Commission Chair Says Trump Has Moved to Fire Her
New York TimesFEB 15
Trump Moves to Fire FEC Chair Weintraub
Above: Ellen Weintraub in 2023. Image copyright: Carlos Osorio/Contributor/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Weintraub must be removed as part of the Trump administration's reforming of the bloated government bureaucracy. She has overstayed her term and it's time for fresh leadership and new perspectives in this crucial oversight role.
Democratic narrative
This is an attempt at an illegal firing that threatens the independence of a crucial watchdog agency. Trump must follow proper procedures if he wants to legitimately fire Weintraub, although it looks more like he's exacting revenge on her.