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.
2 Democratic Commissioners Say They’ve Been Removed From the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission in Washington on Dec. 8, 2024. Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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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.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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