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“Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner & Chair,” Weintraub posted on X. “There’s a legal way to replace FEC commissioners — this isn’t it. I’ve been lucky to serve the American people & stir up some good trouble along the way. That’s not changing anytime soon.”
Weintraub also attached a copy of the official White House letter, dated January 31, 2025. The letter was direct and to the point:
“Dear Commissioner Weintraub,
You are hereby removed as a Member of the Federal Election Commission, effective immediately. Thank you for your service on the Commission.”
Despite this clear directive, Weintraub is refusing to budge.
A History of Clashes with Trump
Weintraub has been a long-time adversary of President Trump, frequently criticizing him over his claims of voter fraud. Back in 2019, she dismissed his warnings about election integrity as “baseless” and accused him of undermining democracy.
“I think it is damaging to our democracy,” Weintraub told CNN’s John Berman, “to spread information like that if there is no proof.”
She repeatedly insisted that there was no widespread voter fraud in the 2016 election, despite Trump raising concerns about irregularities.
Weintraub has also been at the forefront of multiple efforts to investigate Trump. She supported inquiries into alleged coordination between his campaign and super PACs, as well as claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Additionally, she backed probes into whether Trump used his campaign events to promote his personal business empire, including his hotels, golf resorts, and other ventures.
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Defiance in the Face of Dismissal
Weintraub’s refusal to step down is just the latest example of bureaucratic resistance against Trump’s efforts to drain the swamp. While the president has made it clear that he wants new leadership at the FEC, Weintraub is digging in, backed by left-wing media and Democratic operatives who insist her removal is invalid.
Trump’s move to oust Weintraub signals a broader effort to reshape the FEC and ensure that it upholds fair and transparent election processes without partisan interference. However, with Weintraub refusing to go quietly, the battle over control of the commission is far from over.
As this showdown unfolds, all eyes are on the legal and political ramifications of Weintraub’s defiance. Will she ultimately be forced to leave, or will legal maneuvers allow her to cling to power? One thing is certain: the fight over election integrity is far from settled.
