(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a surprise move, President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission, under Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, pulls the plug on its ties with the American Bar Association, accusing it of aligning with radical leftist interests.
See the tweet below!
This remarkable decision, reducing the ABA’s influence, shifts focus toward independence and consumer protection.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson has introduced a significant policy that limits the involvement of political appointees with the American Bar Association (ABA).
This directive prevents political appointees from holding leadership positions and participating in any ABA events.
Ferguson has also stopped the FTC from funding or supporting employees’ ABA memberships.
Critics of the ABA call it a “radical left-wing” organization, alleging conflicts of interest and unethical conduct.
Ferguson’s decision comes amid claims of partisanship, where he points to the ABA’s recent opposition to the American Innovation and Choice Online Act as evidence of its alignment with major corporate interests.
Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak announced she will no longer partake in ABA events, underscoring the FTC’s efforts to remain impartial.
The policy reflects a broader initiative initiated under President Trump’s administration to curtail waste and mitigate perceived bias within government agencies.
Ferguson asserts that severing these ties aims to guard the agency’s integrity and prevent granting nonpartisan cover to an organization reportedly led by Democrat Party ideals and Big Tech’s priorities.
While some critics claim this could isolate the FTC from the legal community, the focus is reinforced on fighting monopolies, promoting competition, and adhering to conservative values.
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, Ferguson has said, cited by Bloomberg Law.
By cutting funding to the ABA and prohibiting political appointees’ participation in its activities, Ferguson envisions a new trajectory for the FTC.
This marks a significant shift in the FTC’s engagement with external organizations, setting clear boundaries for leadership and staff involvement.
The FTC remains committed to its mission of consumer protection and promoting competition without ties to partisan influences.
Good scoop by @BenBrodyDC on FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson's anti-woke campaign for FTC Chair. Will be interesting to see if it works. pic.twitter.com/j0Zzvxrh1X
— Adam Kovacevich (@adamkovac) December 6, 2024
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