Trump’s consumer protection head has earned grudging respect – but does he have the authority to do his job?
Summary
Chris Mufarrige leads the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) consumer protection office, working to stop companies from misleading customers. Despite challenges from the Trump administration, his team has taken action against companies like Amazon and Meta to protect consumers and plans more enforcement soon.Key Facts
- Chris Mufarrige is the director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau since early 2025.
- The Trump administration has reduced funding and staff at the FTC and removed some commissioners.
- The FTC has settled cases with companies including Amazon, StubHub, and Instacart over deceptive business practices.
- A 2025 FTC report highlighted scams on Meta’s platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) that cost consumers $2.5 billion.
- The FTC worked with states to require Deere & Co. to let farmers repair their own equipment.
- The FTC enforces laws from the 1914 Federal Trade Commission Act that protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business acts.
- The agency currently has only two commissioners after President Trump fired two Democrats, a move supported by the Supreme Court.
- Mufarrige says the FTC aims to support competitive markets that give consumers real choices.
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