President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson as the next chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson will replace Lena Khan, who has earned praise From Vice President-elect J.D. Vance For his efforts to fight big tech.
“Andrew has a proven record of standing up against Big Tech censorship and defending free speech in our great country,” Trump said. A post on Truth Social,
according to a Documents received by punchbol news'Ben BrodyFerguson's pitch for the job included intentions to “reverse Lina Khan's anti-trade agenda”, “hold big tech accountable and stop censorship”, and “protect free speech and fight disinformation”. The document also states that Ferguson will “fight against the trans agenda.”
Ferguson was first sworn in as FTC commissioner in April, but Trump says Ferguson will begin his role as chair on “day one” of his administration.
“At the FTC, we will end Big Tech's retaliation against competition and free speech,” Ferguson said. writes in a post on“We will ensure America is the world's technology leader and the best place for innovators to bring new ideas to life.”
trump also announced That he is nominating Mark Meador, currently a partner at an antitrust law firm, to be FTC Commissioner.