diff --git a/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ChangeEmailModal.js b/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ChangeEmailModal.js
index 8fafd2ad7..4f5e23e3c 100644
--- a/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ChangeEmailModal.js
+++ b/framework/core/js/src/forum/components/ChangeEmailModal.js
@@ -106,8 +106,6 @@ export default class ChangeEmailModal extends Modal {
       return;
     }
 
-    const oldEmail = app.session.user.email();
-
     this.loading = true;
     this.alertAttrs = null;