President Trump dismissed two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, which raises questions about the legality of firing commissioners without 'good cause.' Slaughter referred to her termination as illegal, asserting that it violates clear statutory language and Supreme Court ruling. This action reflects the Trump administration's broader attempts to confront independent regulatory agencies like the FTC, which plays a crucial role in consumer protection and antitrust enforcement under U.S. law.
"Today the president illegally fired me from my position as a federal trade commissioner, violating the plain language of a statute and clear Supreme Court precedent," Slaughter said.
The FTC, which typically has five members, was established in 1914 and is charged with enforcing consumer protection and antitrust laws.
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