Taxpayer Watchdog Condemns Blatant Political FTC Agenda

For Immediate Release                                                                                              Contact: Courtney Mattison

July 1, 2021                                                                                                                       (802-779-6416)

Washington, D.C. – The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) expressed concern about the agenda for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) first open meeting under Lina Khan’s leadership. The proposed items reflect a radical departure from ta light-touch regulatory framework that allowed the economy to innovate and grow.

In response, TPA President David Williams offered the following comment:

“Prior to becoming Chair of the FTC, Lina Khan openly and proudly called for the breakup of big tech companies. Now, in her first open meeting in her new role, there are multiple agenda points concerning antitrust enforcement. Given her past statements, it is clear this meeting strives to enact a political agenda, rather than protect consumers.

“Khan published a prescient article on antitrust in 2017 declaring Amazon guilty of antitrust violations. Now, she presumes to be an impartial arbiter of their conduct – as well as that of other businesses – going forward. In this nation, the presumption of innocence until proven guilty is held near and dear.

“Rather than pursuing vendettas, the FTC should safeguard the welfare of consumers. The open agenda unfortunately indicates the commission’s desire to do the former. TPA – on behalf of the millions of taxpayers and consumers we represent – urge them to alter course and be more cautious when pursuing antitrust enforcement.”

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