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Trump administration’s antitrust agenda becomes clearer with Slater’s exit

By Khushita Vasant ( February 13, 2026, 00:17 GMT | Comment) -- The appointment of Gail Slater last year to lead antitrust enforcement at the US Department of Justice was seen as an expression of philosophical continuity with past administrations. Her ouster Thursday — after substantial disputes within DOJ leadership about the ethics of enforcement — signaled a sharp break with the past and creates a widespread perception that the agency's tolerance for corporate market power will increase.The appointment of Gail Slater last year to lead antitrust enforcement at the US Department of Justice was seen as an expression of philosophical continuity with past administrations. Her ouster Thursday — after substantial disputes within DOJ leadership about the ethics of enforcement — signaled a sharp break with the past and creates a widespread perception that the agency's tolerance for corporate market power will increase....

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