The US White House confirmed on the 10th that US President Trump has dismissed two incumbent members of the US Election Assistance Commission. Earlier, according to US media reports, Trump dismissed Democratic members of the Election Assistance Committee Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hoffland on the 9th, and accepted the resignation of Republican member Christy McCormick. Donald Palmer, another Republican member of the committee, left office earlier this year. So far, all 4 members of the Committee are vacant. The White House said in a statement sent to the media on the 10th that the president “reserves the right to dismiss relevant personnel. These personnel may not be fully committed to safeguarding the safety of the US election and ensuring that every legal vote is counted.” The White House statement did not give specific reasons for Trump's move. However, according to US media reports, the Election Assistance Commission has rejected an executive order signed by Trump, which requires voters to provide proof of US citizenship on the national voter registration form.

The US White House confirmed on the 10th that US President Trump has dismissed two incumbent members of the US Election Assistance Commission. Earlier, according to US media reports, Trump dismissed Democratic members of the Election Assistance Committee Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hoffland on the 9th, and accepted the resignation of Republican member Christy McCormick. Donald Palmer, another Republican member of the committee, left office earlier this year. So far, all 4 members of the Committee are vacant. The White House said in a statement sent to the media on the 10th that the president “reserves the right to dismiss relevant personnel. These personnel may not be fully committed to safeguarding the safety of the US election and ensuring that every legal vote is counted.” The White House statement did not give specific reasons for Trump's move. However, according to US media reports, the Election Assistance Commission has rejected an executive order signed by Trump, which requires voters to provide proof of US citizenship on the national voter registration form.