Profoundly disappointed - Fired FTC Commissioner Speaks Out

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Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter spoke out on July 4, 2026, stating she was "profoundly disappointed" by a landmark Supreme Court ruling that permanently upheld her firing by President Donald Trump. Slaughter warned that the decision fundamentally strips away the independence of federal regulatory agencies.The public response follows the June 29, 2026, 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter, which determined that "for-cause" removal protections for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members violate the Constitution’s separation of powers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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