EPISODE · Apr 9, 2025 · 5 MIN
FTC Commissioner Dismissals: Background and Implications
from Clearly Conspicuous
In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves into recent leadership changes at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Mr. DiResta explores the legal implications of President Donald Trump's dismissals of Democratic Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, including statutes governing commissioner appointments and judicial decisions on the president's authority over them. The episode provides insights into the historical and legal context of FTC leadership changes and discusses how the two dismissals could affect the agency's functioning, given the new commissioner composition.
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