Ferguson would replace Lina Khan, a regulator who fought for consumer rights and pushed back hard against monopolists.
Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Countrys History.
Ferguson is one of the two Republican FTC commissioners appointed by Joe Biden on the five-person committee.
Current FTC head Lina Khan (left) and Donald Trump’s nominee to replace her Andrew Ferguson.Images: FTC
No more than three of the Senate-approved commissioners can come from the same political party.
But Ferguson hopes to undo so much of that.
Thats obviously quite a way to lead your sales pitch on Ferguson as head of the FTC.
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But it doesnt stop there.
But the more you read, its clear Fergusons agenda isnt actually about helping the average consumer.
The document also calls out advertiser boycotts, which is a hobbyhorse of Elon Musk.
Obviously nobody can predict the future.
The second term of Donald J. Trump is poised to be one of the most sadistic in history.
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How long it will last is an open question.
