John,

Donald Trump has just taken an unprecedented and dangerous step by illegally attempting to fire Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner Ellen Weintraub.¹

This brazen move is nothing more than an effort to remove a watchdog who has repeatedly stood up for the rule of law and against those who violate campaign finance law.

Commissioner Weintraub has served the American people with integrity for over two decades at the Federal Election Commission, holding both parties accountable and ensuring the integrity of our elections.

This is not just about one firing. This is a warning shot. Trump’s attempt to remove her is illegal — FEC commissioners cannot be removed at will and on a whim by the president.

If he gets away with this, it could set the stage for future abuses of power such as installing loyalists, dismantling oversight, and rigging the system to seize even more power. This is how democracies die — not in one dramatic moment, but through a steady, calculated takeover of the institutions meant to hold power accountable.

Add your name to stand up for Commissioner Weintraub and against this abuse of power!

Our elections depend on independent oversight, free from political retaliation. If we don’t stop this now, Trump and his cronies will keep going.

This is not a drill – we must speak up. Add your name to show your support for Commissioner Weintraub.

In solidarity,

Team Issue One

^{1 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/07/nx-s1-5290112/trump-federal-election-commissioner-weintraub}