Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Trump’s Election Commission Firings Ahead of Midterm Elections

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:

"Donald Trump and extremist Republicans have made clear they will stop at nothing to cement one-party rule in Washington. The Trump Administration has sought to restrict voter registration, limit access to mail voting, collect sensitive voter data, and continue relitigating the 2020 election despite Trump's repeated false claims that he won.

"The reality is simple: Donald Trump and Republicans know they cannot escape the consequences of their failed leadership or declining public support. Families continue to face higher costs for everyday necessities, and public polling shows Republicans face growing political headwinds as they fight to hold onto their majorities. Rather than competing for voters, they are working to tilt the playing field in their favor ahead of November.

"Trump's decision to remove multiple members of the bipartisan U.S. Election Assistance Commission ahead of the midterm elections is the latest example of where his administration's priorities lie. Instead of lowering costs, strengthening the economy, or improving the lives of the American people, they continue to focus on undermining confidence in elections and changing the rules to benefit themselves. When they cannot win on their record, they seek to change the game."