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.

  • venotic@kbin.melroy.org
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    65
    ·
    2 days ago

    administration fears accountability

    Pfffft. That is so fucking bullshit. No they don’t. They don’t fear accountability or responsibility. This administration is lead by a 34-count convicted felon/rapist, a two-time impeached, failed businessman of a crook. What the fuck does he have to lose in terms of credibility that makes him think twice of the actions he’s done?

    • earphone843
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      37
      ·
      2 days ago

      He straight up admitted on air that the election was rigged, and there hasn’t been a peep from anyone

    • vaultdweller013
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      2 days ago

      Sure he fears accountability, all profligates do especially when that accountability comes in the form of extreme violence. Ooh maybe we can give out loto tickets to decide who lives or dies, only two get to live one though one will get their legs crippled. Truly I need to stop playing New Vegas