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politics1 year ago

Trump's Antitrust Nominee Gail Slater Targets Big Tech Giants

President-elect Trump has appointed Gail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief, signaling a continued crackdown on Big Tech companies like Google and Apple. Slater, an Oxford-trained attorney and antitrust advocate, has been praised for her strong stance against monopolies. Her appointment suggests that the DOJ will maintain pressure on tech giants, with ongoing cases against Google and Apple. Slater's selection is seen as a move to reinforce Trump's commitment to regulating Big Tech's influence.

via New York Post |
#antitrust#big-tech#doj
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Gail Slater to Lead DOJ Antitrust Division

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Gail Slater, a former tech policy aide and current economic policy adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance, as his nominee to lead the Justice Department's antitrust division. Slater, who previously worked with Trump on tech and cybersecurity issues, is expected to face minimal opposition in the Senate confirmation process. If confirmed, she will replace Jonathan Kanter and address ongoing antitrust investigations in the tech industry and other sectors.

via POLITICO|
#antitrust#doj#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

Trump Appoints Gail Slater to Head DOJ Antitrust Division

President-elect Trump has nominated Gail Slater to lead the Department of Justice's antitrust division, where she will handle significant cases, including efforts to break up Google. Slater, who has a background in tech policy and antitrust law, previously served as an economic policy adviser to VP-elect JD Vance and worked with the National Economic Council. Trump's appointment of Slater signals a continued focus on regulating Big Tech, potentially impacting future mergers and acquisitions.

via Axios|
#antitrust#big-tech#doj
politics1 year ago

Trump's FTC Shakeup: New Leadership and Big Tech Scrutiny Ahead

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.

via New York Post |
#antitrust#ftc#gail-slater