Trump Authorized to Fire FTC Commissioner Amid Legal Challenges
The Supreme Court has granted President TRUMP temporary authority to dismiss Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democratic commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Slaughter contested the move, citing violations of the FTC Act, which restricts presidential removal to cases of inefficiency, neglect, or malfeasance. Chief Justice John Roberts set a September 15 deadline for her response to the Justice Department's order.
The action challenges the precedent set by Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, which limited presidential power over independent agencies. Trump's recent attempt to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, accused of mortgage fraud, further escalates tensions. Cook has filed a lawsuit, asserting lack of legal grounds for her removal.
