Her nomination signals a commitment to balancing aggressive enforcement against monopolistic practices with efforts to create a more innovation-friendly regulatory environment.
Industry Impact
Under Slater’s potential leadership, the DOJ Antitrust Division is expected to build on existing cases and potentially launch new investigations into anti-competitive behavior by major technology companies. This could lead to further scrutiny of business practices, including those involving censorship, marketplace dominance, and innovation barriers.
At the same time, Slater’s appointment could bring a renewed focus on supporting smaller tech companies and ensuring fair competition across the industry.
Confirmation and Policy Outlook
If confirmed, Slater will take over from Jonathan Kanter, the current assistant attorney general for antitrust. Observers anticipate a shift in tone but not a dramatic reduction in enforcement activity, as the Trump administration aims to refine and extend efforts begun during the Biden presidency.
