Trump Fires FTC Commissioners, Raising Legal and Ethical Concerns
The dismissal of two Democratic FTC commissioners without just cause challenges Supreme Court precedent and threatens the independence of regulatory agencies.
- President Donald Trump removed FTC commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, despite legal precedent requiring just cause for such actions.
- The firings have sparked allegations of corruption and corporate influence, with critics claiming the move benefits billionaires and major corporations like Amazon and Meta.
- Bedoya has declared the dismissals illegal, citing Supreme Court rulings that protect FTC commissioners from arbitrary removal, and is preparing a legal challenge.
- The dismissals jeopardize ongoing FTC lawsuits and enforcement actions targeting corporate monopolies, privacy violations, and high pharmaceutical prices.
- Observers warn that this action could undermine the independence of the FTC and other regulatory agencies, destabilizing their ability to operate free from political interference.
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