Senator Schmitt Exposes Controversial Chairwoman of United States 250th Anniversary Celebration
Urges President Trump to Replace Chairwoman with Trusted Leadership
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to immediately remove Ms. Rosie Rios from her position as Chair of the United States Semi-Quincentennial Commission – the body tasked with planning and overseeing the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4th, 2026:
“Ms. Rios has a track record of extreme partisan bias against you and your administration. In July 2016, she insisted that “nothing good” could come from your presidential candidacy. For the Chair of our Semi-Quincentennial Commission to repeatedly make statements denigrating your vision to put America first, which received the support of tens of millions of Americans, is concerning. As we get closer to the anniversary, her continued role as chair of the committee could serve as a detriment to this historic celebration. As President, you have the authority to ensure that this important commission is led by someone who does not give in to cheap partisan attacks on you and your administration’s priorities,” wrote Senator Eric Schmitt.
BACKGROUND:
- Ms. Rios, who served as U.S. Treasurer under President Obama, was appointed as Chair of the Semi-Quincentennial Commission by President Biden in 2022, replacing President Trump’s first selection as Chair, Daniel DiLella, under highly dubious and controversial circumstances.
The full letter can be found here.
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