On March 18, 2025, President Trump made waves once again, this time by firing two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners, Alvaro M. Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, in a move that sent shockwaves through the left. As part of a post-inauguration shake-up, Trump replaced the two Democratic Party-connected commissioners, sparking a predictable outcry from the political left.
This wasn’t just a routine change; it was a dramatic shift in the leadership of the FTC, an agency designed to protect consumers and enforce antitrust laws. However, the firing of Bedoya and Slaughter wasn’t exactly about the rule of law or their professional merits—it was about the left’s continued politicization of government agencies. The fact that both commissioners were deeply partisan in their online statements only added fuel to the fire.
For instance, Bedoya, in a series of tweets and statements, aired his grievances over being ousted. In an explosive post on X, he labeled the firing “illegal” and accused Trump of corruption, claiming, “The president just illegally fired me. This is corruption, plain and simple.” But if you take a closer look, Bedoya’s tantrum isn’t just about legal principles—it’s about sour grapes. His tenure at the FTC was marked by overtly partisan attacks, and he wasted no time turning his position into a soapbox to push left-wing politics. A notable example of this was his February rant against rising egg prices, which he used to bash Trump. But instead of focusing on solutions, Bedoya used his post to attack the President and promote his own ideological agenda, which is likely why Trump pulled the plug on him.
In his lengthy statement, Bedoya went on a bitter tirade against Trump and the supposed “monopolists” he was allegedly defending, accusing the President of turning the FTC into a “lapdog for his golfing buddies.” Bedoya painted himself as the valiant defender of small-town grocers and working-class Americans against the mighty “billionaires” like Jeff Bezos. But his rhetoric was dripping with class warfare, making it clear that his focus wasn’t on impartial enforcement of antitrust laws—it was about advancing a liberal agenda. His claim that he fought for “small-town grocers” and “workers getting screwed” might sound noble, but when you read between the lines, it’s clear: Bedoya wasn’t just fighting monopolies—he was fighting conservatives.
As he continued his rant, Bedoya made it abundantly clear why he was unfit for the position. He painted himself as a warrior against tech companies, portraying them as villains tracking people’s every move. Yet, his repeated attacks on the Trump administration revealed the true motivation behind his tenure: to push an agenda that was more about leftist politics than fair consumer protection.
Not one to be left out of the drama, former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter echoed Bedoya’s outrage, calling her firing “illegal” and claiming that Trump was afraid of her “voice.” She continued to accuse Trump of violating Supreme Court precedent, but the real issue here is her consistent use of the FTC as a platform for her own political views.
Both Bedoya and Slaughter are now screaming foul, but the reality is that Trump’s move reflects a much-needed return to accountability. For years, Democrats have used regulatory agencies like the FTC as weapons in their ideological battles. Trump’s personnel changes, however, signal that the era of politically driven regulatory bodies may be coming to a close.
Instead of focusing on partisan bickering, Americans deserve a government that prioritizes their interests over the whims of out-of-touch bureaucrats. Trump’s bold move to rid the FTC of its partisan commissioners is a victory for those who want Washington to work for the people—not political elites.
