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Shockwaves at the FTC: Trump Ousts Key Commissioners, Sparks Legal and Political Uproar


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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson released a formal statement addressing the controversial dismissals of Former Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya by President Donald

The article from MSN discusses the abrupt dismissal of key Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners by former President Donald Trump, which has led to significant legal and political turmoil. Trump's decision to remove these commissioners was part of a broader effort to reshape regulatory bodies with appointees more aligned with his administration's policies. This move has sparked a legal battle over the authority of the President to dismiss FTC commissioners, traditionally seen as having a degree of independence. Critics argue that this action undermines the FTC's impartiality and could set a precedent for future executive overreach into supposedly independent agencies. The upheaval has caused concern among consumer advocates, legal experts, and some politicians about the integrity and functionality of the FTC, potentially affecting its ability to regulate markets, protect consumers, and enforce competition laws effectively.

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