Trump Removes Election Commission Members | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s move to purge the Election Assistance Commission—stripping out its last Democratic and Republican appointees—signals a major shift toward political control over election administration. Backed by a recent Supreme Court ruling that grants the President sweeping authority to remove officials from independent agencies based on loyalty, the action has ignited alarm among lawmakers who fear partisan interference and erosion of election integrity. While supporters argue it ensures alignment with the President’s agenda, critics warn this undermines nonpartisan oversight and could damage…