Trump Fires Democratic CPSC Members Including Richard Trumka Jr. Over Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Dispute

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Published May 9, 2025, 05:18 PM

President Donald Trump has dismissed Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a regulatory agency responsible for protecting consumers from unsafe products. The firings follow the commissioners' votes to oppose an executive order that asserted the White House's authority over independent regulatory bodies. Among those dismissed was Richard Trumka Jr. Critics argue that Trump's actions are illegal and unconstitutional, as the president does not have the power to remove CPSC commissioners. The move has raised concerns about the potential weakening of consumer protections, particularly regarding lithium-ion battery safety, which the CPSC has actively regulated to prevent fires. Trump has expressed intentions to eliminate the commission entirely, a stance supported by companies like Amazon, which have sought to challenge the agency's constitutionality. Senate leaders have pledged legal challenges against the firings, emphasizing the CPSC's role in safeguarding American families from dangerous products such as unsafe toys and cribs.

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Ed Markey

@SenMarkey

Trump’s firing of only the Democratic CPSC commissioners is not just unconstitutional. It endangers American families. The CPSC safeguards our children from unsafe toys and dangerous cribs. Undermining this agency puts lives at risk.

Bloomberg

@business

President Donald Trump fired Richard Trumka Jr. from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, after the Democratic commissioner voted to defy an executive order that asserted the White House’s power over independent regulatory agencies https://t.co/J49OCqwnZF

Chuck Schumer

@SenSchumer

“See you in court, Mr. President” That's what the fired members of the @USCPSC are telling Trump Trump doesn't have the power to fire members of @USCPSC Trump's just mad because we've worked with @USCPSC to stop poorly-made lithium-ion batteries from continuing to hurt people https://t.co/piW5N7IpxK