Fired members of Federal Trade Commission confirmed to be Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

Summary

Donald Trump fired FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the agency’s only Democrats, prompting accusations of illegal action.

Both cited Supreme Court precedent protecting FTC commissioners from dismissal without cause. Bedoya warned Trump wants the FTC to serve corporate interests, while Slaughter said the administration fears accountability.

The 1935 Supreme Court ruling bars presidents from removing FTC commissioners arbitrarily.

Critics say the move undermines regulatory independence and eliminates opposition voices that could challenge Trump’s policies favoring major corporations.

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    14•1 month ago

    I’m not sure I buy into Dems being Republican-Lite, but through that lens Biden’s actions do seem pretty suspicious

    • @[email protected]
      3•1 month ago

      They’re both pro capitalism parties sponsored by the 1%, Democrats suck up social change movements to ensure they don’t challenge the status quo.