Leader Schumer Statement Following Trump Illegally Firing Two FTC Commissioners

New York, N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on President Trump illegally firing two FTC Commissioners:

“A bipartisan FTC is vital to enforcing anti-trust laws and consumer protections. By illegally firing two senate-confirmed Democratic commissioners, Trump has given a green light to businesses across the country to gouge consumers and skyrocket prices for American families. Make no mistake about it: this decision will directly lead to higher prices for Americans. While President Trump and Senate Republicans continue to put their thumbs on the scale for billionaires and corporations, Democrats are committed to fighting for American families.”

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