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Policies & Analysis

Learn more about the policies and actions taken by the Trump-Vance administration, and how they threaten communities, freedoms, and democracy.

The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Politicize the Federal Trade Commission

What we know

The President fired the two Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission

Formal Name

Firing Commissioners on the Federal Trade Commission

Status
Challenged
Formal Identifier

March 18, 2025

Anticipated Impact

The President fired the two Democratic commissioners to the Federal Trade Commission, stating that their continued service was inconsistent with his administration's priorities. The FTC is an independent agency, historically led in a bipartisan manner by five commissioners, that protects consumers and promotes fair trade by enforcing federal consumer protection and antitrust laws. Multiple lawsuits regarding these actions are pending.

By the Numbers

Partner Analysis

People are fighting back

How communities are responding

Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:

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