President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission, replacing Lina Khan. Ferguson, who currently serves as an FTC commissioner, pledged to counter Khan's policies perceived as anti-business and prioritize fighting big tech censorship, promoting free speech, and opposing what he calls the 'trans agenda'. Trump also nominated Mark Meador, an antitrust lawyer, for an FTC commissioner position.
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson to be the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson will take over for Lina Khan, who has earned praise from Vice President-elect J.D. Vance for her efforts to fight big tech. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump says in a post on Truth Social.
According to a document obtained by Punchbowl News’ Ben Brody, Ferguson’s pitch for the job included intentions to “reverse Lina Khan’s anti-business agenda,” “hold big tech accountable and stop censorship,” and “protect freedom of speech and fight wokeness.” The document also said Ferguson would “fight back against the trans agenda.” Ferguson was first sworn in as an FTC commissioner in April, but Trump says that Ferguson will begin his role as chair on “day one” of his administration.
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