Trump's latest moves raise eyebrows among regulators

On March 19, 2025, President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. The dismissed officials plan to challenge their firings in court, asserting their legality. This action strengthens Trump's control over the FTC, which enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws, and allows for new appointments that align with his policies. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson supports the dismissals, highlighting the need for accountability. Historically, the FTC consists of three commissioners from the president's party and two from the opposition. The move raises potential legal disputes over presidential authority concerning independent agencies and may influence other entities like the Federal Reserve. Bedoya and Slaughter expressed concerns that the firings could favor powerful corporations, impacting consumers and market fairness. The Trump administration also removed several online FTC blog posts that offered public guidance, drawing criticism from advocacy groups. Senators, including Amy Klobuchar, labeled the dismissals as unconstitutional.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.