Summary
Gail Slater, who led the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, has resigned amid disagreements with senior officials in the Trump administration. Her departure raises concerns about the government's commitment to enforcing anti-monopoly laws, as the division handles important cases involving major companies like Apple and Visa.
Key Facts
- Gail Slater was the head of the DOJ's antitrust division, responsible for enforcing competition laws.
- Slater announced her resignation, which adds to ongoing leadership changes in the division.
- The DOJ is currently dealing with major cases involving companies like Live Nation, Visa, and Apple.
- Some officials fear her exit signals a reduced focus on challenging illegal monopolies.
- Reports have emerged of tension between the antitrust division and higher authorities in the DOJ.
- Earlier decisions, such as the DOJ dropping a case against Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's takeover of Juniper Networks, faced criticism.
- Former officials have mentioned internal battles over antitrust enforcement strategies.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren commented on Slater's resignation, suggesting a need for congressional oversight.
