The White House on the 10th confirmed President Trump has removed two serving members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. A White House statement said the president 'reserves the right to remove' officials who may not have been fully committed to securing U.S. elections and ensuring every lawful vote is counted, but provided no specific reason. U.S. media reported the commission previously rejected a Trump executive order requiring proof of citizenship on the national voter registration

The White House on the 10th confirmed President Trump has removed two serving members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. A White House statement said the president 'reserves the right to remove' officials who may not have been fully committed to securing U.S. elections and ensuring every lawful vote is counted, but provided no specific reason. U.S. media reported the commission previously rejected a Trump executive order requiring proof of citizenship on the national voter registration form.