Trump fired all three remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission on Thursday, abruptly disabling the only federal agency devoted solely to election administration at a moment when Trump has sought to reshape federal voting rules.

The two Democratic commissioners, Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, were notified by email. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as Commissioner of the Election Assistance Commission is terminated, effective immediately. Thank you for your service,” the email said. It was signed by Morgan DeWitt Snow, deputy director of presidential personnel in the Executive Office of the President.

The third commissioner, Republican Christy McCormick, was allowed to resign, according to three sources within the agency. McCormick declined to comment when reached by phone. The agency’s fourth commissioner, Republican Donald Palmer, voluntarily departed the agency earlier this year to join the Heritage Foundation.

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    Dude is trying to steal the next election and install himself as king, amd we’re all just shrugging our shoulders. Let’s see how that works out for us.

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      If anyone has the chance to kill him, they should absolutely kill him.

      I know that probably violates some terms of use or whatever, but it is my political opinion and is based on established American political thoery.

      “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” - Thomas Jefferson

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      Probably how it’s working out for Russian citizens.

      We’re a pretty stupid and servile society of people. I don’t see that going well for us going forward.

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        Plot twist: one drop law passed so only 100% white people can run

        Plot delay: 1 year lost arguing how white italians and irish are

        Plot double cross: everybody is disqualified

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          Plot triple twist USSupreme Court rules that only Asians descended from the Caucus mountains are white and can run so Madami wins.

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          Hey, people have been betting on Kalshi using insider knowledge. I was hoping that somebody in his inner circle is placing bets that gives us any indication on his cardiovascular fitness.