Trump's FTC Shakeup: New Leadership and Big Tech Scrutiny Ahead
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering several candidates to replace Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, including Gail Slater, an aide to JD Vance, and current FTC commissioner Andrew Ferguson. Khan, known for her aggressive antitrust enforcement, is expected to leave after Trump's inauguration. The shortlist also includes Melissa Holyoak, Mark Meador, and Alex Okuliar. The new chair will oversee significant lawsuits against major tech companies, with the Trump administration likely to adopt a softer stance on mergers than Khan.
- Here are the top contenders Trump is vetting to replace FTC Chair Lina Khan: sources New York Post
- What FTC Chair Lina Khan’s exit could do for the media landscape New York Post
- Donald Trump’s potential antitrust enforcers may keep Big Tech in their sights Financial Times
- The long road to replacing Lina Khan at the FTC Reuters
- Trump's antitrust regulators might not be overly pro business, Jim Cramer suggests CNBC
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