I think the change was related to the recent SCOTUS decision that eliminated the Democrat dream of unelected bureaucrats that can never be fired even if found to be connected to Soros or the CCP or the Democrat command center (all related). I like the FTC being under the Administration so we can fire the leadership if they suck, and elect a new administration if they direct the FTC leadership to suck. Note that the FTC generally lacks teeth unless supported by the antitrust arm of the DOJ.
The law says a President can fire members of independent commissions but only "for cause" which just means Tubby needs to show evidence of incompetence or corruption or other malfeasance. Not that high a bar to clear if these people were really as awful as Tubby claims, but "show evidence" has never been his thing, has it? So instead, the standard he wants - and the standard this Supreme Court is likely to give him - is: When I said "Jump!" she didn't say '"How high?"
We'll have to check back with Frank and see how he feels about all of this once President AOC is in the Oval Office.
I think the change was related to the recent SCOTUS decision that eliminated the Democrat dream of unelected bureaucrats that can never be fired even if found to be connected to Soros or the CCP or the Democrat command center (all related). I like the FTC being under the Administration so we can fire the leadership if they suck, and elect a new administration if they direct the FTC leadership to suck. Note that the FTC generally lacks teeth unless supported by the antitrust arm of the DOJ.
Firing politicians who suck, coming to a polling place near you in November 2026.
The law says a President can fire members of independent commissions but only "for cause" which just means Tubby needs to show evidence of incompetence or corruption or other malfeasance. Not that high a bar to clear if these people were really as awful as Tubby claims, but "show evidence" has never been his thing, has it? So instead, the standard he wants - and the standard this Supreme Court is likely to give him - is: When I said "Jump!" she didn't say '"How high?"
We'll have to check back with Frank and see how he feels about all of this once President AOC is in the Oval Office.