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Kamala Harris Faces Pressure Over FTC Chair Lina Khan's Future

Billionaire donors and labor unions clash over the potential removal of antitrust enforcer Lina Khan if Harris wins the presidency.

  • Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder, urges Harris to replace FTC Chair Lina Khan, citing her aggressive antitrust actions.
  • Hoffman has donated millions to Harris's campaign, raising concerns about donor influence on policy decisions.
  • Labor unions, key supporters of Harris, advocate for retaining Khan due to her pro-worker stance.
  • Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren strongly defend Khan's record and oppose Hoffman's demands.
  • The debate highlights broader tensions between corporate power, labor rights, and antitrust enforcement.
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