President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intention to nominate Gail Slater, a seasoned policy expert and former Federal Trade Commission staffer, as assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. The move underscores Trump’s commitment to reining in Big Tech and maintaining competition in the tech industry.
Big Tech Crackdown to Continue
Trump’s announcement, made on his Truth Social platform, emphasized the need for continued scrutiny of major technology platforms such as Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple. “Big Tech has run wild for years, stifling competition in our most innovative sector,” Trump stated. He pledged that the DOJ’s antitrust team, under Slater’s leadership, will uphold his administration’s efforts to curb monopolistic practices.
The nomination suggests a continuation of antitrust policies targeting Big Tech, aligning with Trump’s first-term initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on conservative concerns, such as protecting smaller competitors Trump referred to as “Little Tech.”
Slater’s Experience
Slater, who most recently advised Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate, has a long history in competition policy. She previously served as a Federal Trade Commission staffer and was a key economic adviser during Trump’s first administration. Her expertise in technology and antitrust issues makes her a strategic choice for the role.
