Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub is defying President Trump’s termination letter, sparking a fierce debate over presidential power and the independence of federal agencies. Trump’s letter, delivered publicly via social media, instructed Weintraub to vacate her post, but she challenged its legitimacy, citing legal precedents that commissioners can only be removed for cause. This has led to political and legal battles, with Democrats and moderate Republicans criticizing Trump’s overreach, while some conservatives support his authority to make personnel changes. Legal experts are divided, and the dispute is expected to escalate through the courts. The controversy highlights broader efforts by the administration to reshape federal institutions, with implications for executive power and agency independence.
