AOC and Sanders Defend FTC Chair Lina Khan Amid Calls for Her Removal
Billionaire Mark Cuban and other Harris backers urge a leadership change, sparking backlash from progressive leaders.
- Mark Cuban, a prominent supporter of Kamala Harris, suggests she replace FTC Chair Lina Khan if elected president, criticizing Khan's approach to regulating AI and Big Tech.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders strongly defend Khan, warning of a 'brawl' if billionaires influence her removal, highlighting Khan's role in fighting corporate monopolies.
- Khan has been praised for her antitrust efforts against major corporations, including actions against tech giants and pharmacy benefit managers for anti-competitive practices.
- The debate over Khan's future reflects a broader divide within the Democratic Party between pro-business interests and progressive advocates for stricter corporate regulation.
- Kamala Harris has not publicly stated her position on Khan's leadership, leaving her future at the FTC uncertain amidst pressure from both business leaders and progressives.