2 Democratic Commissioners Say They’ve Been Removed From the FTC

The current chairman of the FTC says that the president has the authority to remove commissioners.

The Federal Trade Commission in Washington on Dec. 8, 2024. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo

Two Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said on Tuesday they have been removed from the commission.

Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter announced their removals in separate statements. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) also issued a statement on their firings.