Trump Dismantles Federal Trade Commision

The fix is in. Imagine being a billionaire like Elon Musk and having the power to do whatever you want in business. You could eliminate anyone who tries to hold you accountable for your illegal actions. That’s exactly what Trump did by firing Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

This move has been condemned by consumer rights and democracy advocates as yet another abuse of power by the twice-impeached Republican felon. The White House announced the termination of these commissioners, who were responsible for enforcing civil antitrust laws and protecting consumers.

By illegally firing these federal trade commissioners, Trump has violated the plain language of a statute and clear Supreme Court precedent. The administration is clearly afraid of the accountability that opposition voices would bring. They want to ensure that powerful corporations and their executives, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, are treated with kid gloves.

The FTC, an independent agency established 111 years ago to combat fraud and monopolies, is now being manipulated by Trump to please his billionaire cronies. By disregarding the rule of law, the president is causing long-lasting damage to consumer protection. It’s a dangerous game that puts the interests of the wealthy elite above those of the American people.

It is evident that the commissioners who were unlawfully terminated will pursue legal action to uphold both the law and principles of common sense.