Crow Statement on Election Assistance Commission Firings

AURORA — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to the White House abruptly firing the commissioners on the Election Assistance Commission that helps state and local officials run safe and secure elections:

“The President’s firing of federal election officials should concern every American.

“Trump’s approval rating is at an all-time low. His healthcare cuts, tax breaks for the rich, and war with Iran are deeply unpopular. He knows he can’t win fair and square, so he’s trying to cheat—sowing doubt in the integrity of our elections, firing officials, and pushing bills to make it harder for Americans to vote. 

“President Trump refuses to acknowledge he lost the 2020 presidential race. Now he’s trying to undermine the next election. He’s already pushed bogus conspiracy theories, conducted FBI raids of local elections offices, pressured Republicans to pursue partisan gerrymandering, and cut federal agencies tasked with election security. 

“His efforts will fail, because the American people are fed up with his corruption and failed leadership. Accountability is coming.”

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