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Trump's FTC firings make clear where his real loyalties lie


Published on 2025-03-20 17:40:59 - MSNBC
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  • The FTC has five members, three from the president's political party and two from the opposition. It's not as though the two jettisoned commissioners controlled the FTC
  • they represented the minority Democratic Party.

The article from MSN discusses the implications of former President Donald Trump's decision to fire members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) during his tenure, highlighting concerns about his loyalty to corporate interests over public welfare. It points out that Trump's actions, including the dismissal of FTC commissioners, were seen as an attempt to install individuals more aligned with his deregulatory agenda and business-friendly policies. Critics argue that these moves were detrimental to consumer protection, as the FTC plays a crucial role in regulating business practices to prevent monopolies, protect consumer privacy, and ensure fair competition. The firings are portrayed as part of a broader pattern where Trump's loyalties seemed to favor big business, potentially at the expense of regulatory oversight and consumer rights.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-s-ftc-firings-make-clear-where-his-real-loyalties-lie/ar-AA1BkWq9 ]