Under the Trump administration, federal anti-monopoly enforcement has shifted towards favoring corporate power. The Federal Trade Commission, led by chair Andrew Ferguson, cleared a significant merger between Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group, resulting in the creation of the largest advertising company globally. This decision was influenced by a requirement for the companies to maintain a political balance in advertising practices. State enforcement agencies, previously collaborating with federal enforcers, are now left to address corporate abuses independently, as the federal approach focuses more on political objectives than strict antitrust principles.
The Federal Trade Commission, under Trump-appointed chair Andrew Ferguson, cleared a merger between Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group, creating the world's largest advertising company, controlling over half of the industry.
Ensuring that advertisers don’t boycott conservative media platforms is a top priority of the Trump-Vance FTC, showcasing a shift in the agency’s enforcement priorities.
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