Trump now has complete control over FTC
With the recent Mark Meador confirmation As a Federal Commissioner for Commerce, Republicans already have a majority of 3-0 in FTC, giving President Donald Trump a broad control over what was once an aggressive business regulator under Former FTC Lina Khan ChairmanS
Vote fell on party linesWith all the Senate Democrats who voted against Medor’s confirmation. Under normal circumstances, three Republican members of the FTC are expected. Which the Party Party represents, usually owns three places while the other party holds two. What makes the new Republican majority unusual is that Trump fired the Democrats’ commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly slane In March something that should not happen without “Good cause.”
FTC, like the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), is technically part of the enforcement branch, but exists regardless of the rest of the government, with the current president adding new members, as the conditions end or in the rare case, there is a good reason to remove a commissioner, such as if they are found guilty of abuse or neglect.
An Enforcement order Trump signed in February 2025 to seek more control over these independent organizations in the name of “accountability”. It was the main justification for the removal of Bedoya and slaughter, both are Fighting their termination in courtS
Given the actions that Biden’s FTC has taken against Corporate America as Sues John Dier over unfair practices and Leading antitrust studies In Meta, Amazon, Google and Apple, Republicans suitable for business would prefer fewer discounts than Democrats. However, this does nothing that happens legally.
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