This new development has Washington Democrats in a full blown panic.
In yet another bold move by President Donald Trump to clean up Washington, a growing legal battle is brewing—this time over his decision to remove two Democrat-appointed commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Now, more than a dozen Democrat attorneys general from liberal strongholds like California, New York, and Illinois are joining forces to stop him. They’ve filed a legal brief defending the two commissioners and claiming that Trump’s actions could somehow be compared to firing Supreme Court justices—a dramatic and misleading comparison designed to grab headlines.
What’s Really Happening at the FTC
FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, both Democrats, were informed last month they were being removed from their positions. Instead of stepping down, they’re suing President Trump—arguing that he lacks the authority to remove them.
In a filing sent to U.S. District Court Judge Loren L. AliKhan, Democrat legal officials made a sweeping accusation: that the president is overreaching his constitutional authority. Their argument hinges on a decades-old precedent called Humphrey’s Executor—a 1935 ruling that has long shielded federal bureaucrats from presidential accountability.
But times have changed. And so has America.
Trump Fights for Presidential Authority
President Trump’s legal team is pushing back hard. Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris has formally told Congress that the Justice Department is preparing to challenge Humphrey’s Executor directly in the Supreme Court. The administration believes this outdated ruling creates an unconstitutional barrier that prevents the President from managing the executive branch effectively.
Their position is simple: If federal workers report to the president, the president should be able to remove them.
The FTC’s five-member board was designed to be bipartisan, but when unelected bureaucrats refuse to follow the president’s direction, it undermines that balance—and the will of the voters.
Democrat States: Protecting the Swamp
In their letter, the Democrat AGs warned of a “slippery slope,” even speculating about a president removing federal judges—an absurd hypothetical that distracts from the real issue: government accountability.
They wrote that Trump’s actions could “have untenable consequences” if allowed to stand. But critics say this is just another classic case of liberal fear-mongering, aimed at protecting entrenched interests inside the Beltway.
Elon Musk and the Conservative Pushback
Tech innovator and free speech advocate Elon Musk also weighed in. On X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote:
“If we want to return power to the people, activist judges must be held accountable. Without removing them from the bench, true justice cannot exist.”
His message resonates with millions of Americans who are tired of unelected elites blocking common-sense reforms.
What This Means for You
This legal showdown isn’t just about two FTC commissioners. It’s about who really controls our government—elected leaders, or unelected bureaucrats. President Trump is working to bring accountability back to Washington, and Democrat state officials are doing everything they can to stop him.
With a court hearing set for May 20, this case could have major implications for presidential power and the future of federal agencies. The administration must respond by April 23, with the plaintiffs replying by May 5.
All eyes are now on this case—and on President Trump’s mission to put the American people back in charge.
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If you care about the future of our government and restoring accountability, now’s the time to pay attention.