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President Trump Removes FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub

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On Thursday, Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chair Ellen Weintraub revealed that she had received a letter from President Donald Trump, notifying her of her removal from her role. This move is part of the broader shake-up of the federal government by the Trump administration.

In a post on social media, Weintraub shared that she had been removed as a Commissioner and Chair of the FEC through a letter signed by the President on January 31. The letter stated her immediate removal from the commission.

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