Summary
Donald Trump fired FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, the agency’s only Democrats, prompting accusations of illegal action.
Both cited Supreme Court precedent protecting FTC commissioners from dismissal without cause. Bedoya warned Trump wants the FTC to serve corporate interests, while Slaughter said the administration fears accountability.
The 1935 Supreme Court ruling bars presidents from removing FTC commissioners arbitrarily.
Critics say the move undermines regulatory independence and eliminates opposition voices that could challenge Trump’s policies favoring major corporations.
100%!
I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently.
What you say is completely constitutional, but not legal. Laws are only here to maintain control, the constitution is more abstract.
I really don’t vibe with the constitution being special. it’s just some shit some assholes agreed on 250 years ago. doesn’t even fully prohibit slavery.
Honestly, that’s fair. AFAIK the founding fathers were mostly capitalists and they made the rules to protect themselves.
That said, I think in the timeline of human history, we’re converging towards better governance and I think the US constitution is largely a step in the right direction.
But also it’s more abstract and if you look at it, it’s not that bad.
I’m not American thought.
it’s really not a great document, and the good parts have only ever been used as toilet paper or cumsocks.
I’m interested in learning more about your perspective
I went outside once. that was pretty formative. what more is there to know?
Oh I see, you’re just a useless angry person. Carry on.
oh, just because I fucked up once and went outside? it’s not like it was on purpose. it’s not something I do regularly!
The amended version prohibits involuntary servitude except for convicted criminals.
im aware of the exact wording and how it doesn’t say ‘no slavery ever’.