The president’s nominee maintains his plans to “serve the American people.”
President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for his confirmation hearing this week. Committee members questioned his commitment to preserving the FTC’s independence from the federal government.
Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey asked, “I would believe that for the FTC to make decisions that are potentially going to be controversial around Big Tech, it’s important that it be seen as being done from a sense of what’s right for the American people and a sense of fairness, rather than something that’s political or something that’s associated with a political donor or special interest group, is that right?”
The nominee replied, “The way I would view my job, if confirmed, is to show up each day working to serve the American people and enforcing the law the way that it has been written.”
A partner at an antitrust law firm, Meador stated, “And while I can’t speak for the other commissioners, I’m confident that they share that view as well.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For members of the Senate committee as they continue the confirmation process for the president’s nominees.
- For wisdom for President Trump and his advisors as they continue to appoint individuals to government roles.
Sources: The Hill, Bloomberg
