FTC Democrats Sue Trump Over 'Unlawful' Firings

Two former Democratic commissioners of the Federal Trade Commission, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, have filed a lawsuit against President Trump after being fired on March 18. The lawsuit claims their terminations violate federal law and a longstanding Supreme Court precedent, which restricts the president's ability to remove FTC commissioners without cause, such as inefficiency or malfeasance. The complaint argues that Trump's dismissals were politically motivated and that the president's actions undermine the integrity of the FTC. Legal representatives for Slaughter and Bedoya emphasized that their case is about upholding the rule of law rather than partisan issues. The lawsuit seeks to reinstate the commissioners and affirm their right to complete their terms. Republican FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson defended Trump’s authority, asserting the necessity of presidential control for accountability in government.