(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a decision that will have huge consequences for realigning President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) stance on external affiliations, Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has prohibited political appointees from engaging with the American Bar Association (ABA).
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This move draws a clear line, rejecting what many perceive as the ABA’s radical left-wing politics.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson recently announced a clampdown on the involvement of political appointees with the ABA.
Ferguson criticized the ABA as a “radical advocacy group,” accusing it of siding with big tech companies over consumer interests.
This decision prohibits appointees from participating in leadership roles or events, and blocks the use of FTC funds for ABA-related activities.
The move responds to claims that the ABA, a longstanding legal body, aligns too closely with Democrat Party ideals.
Allegations also suggested an unethical connection between federal antitrust enforcers and the ABA’s Antitrust Law Section.
Despite fears of isolating the FTC from vital discussions, Ferguson insists the policy enhances agency integrity.
Ferguson’s accusations extend beyond partisanship.
The ABA stands accused of unethical conduct, including not disclosing financial interests which conflict with federal programs.
Critics have flagged ABA’s resistance to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act as pandering to tech giants rather than promoting competition and fairness.
“The FTC’s senior leadership should not lend a patina of nonpartisan legitimacy to an organization guided by the principles of the Democrat Party and the priorities of Big Tech,” Andrew Ferguson said.
The FTC’s decision underlines a broader effort to curb government biases and waste, aligning with President Trump’s vision of streamlined, unbiased governance.
This directive marks a pivot towards a more independent, accountable FTC, stressing antitrust reform and consumer protection.
Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak has already followed in step, declaring her break from ABA events.
Her statement reflects a belief in the FTC’s shift being necessary and timely.
Critics claim the policy could alienate the FTC from the legal community at large, yet the agency appears committed to its course.
With clear boundaries established, the FTC now pursues a path prioritizing American consumers, competition, and economic liberty, leaving behind entanglements with organizations perceived to stray from these goals.
The @ABAesq is a radical left-wing political organization that is deeply beholden to Big Tech. The Trump-Vance @FTC is focused on protecting Americans from Big Tech. This agency should not be cozying up to the ABA. Starting today, I am prohibiting FTC political appointees from… pic.twitter.com/loO8FSgUrY
— Andrew Ferguson (@AFergusonFTC) February 14, 2025
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