Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner
Supreme Court FTC ruling expands presidential power over independent agencies See how the decision could reshape White House control and future agency fights
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can remove Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, marking a significant expansion of presidential authority over independent agencies.
In a 63 decision, the court’s conservative majority said the FTC’s forcause removal protection conflicts with the Constitution’s separation of powers. The ruling applies to Trump and could also affect future presidents.
The case is part of a broader legal debate over how much control the White House should have over agencies that operate within the executive branch but are designed to be independent.