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Fired FTC commissioner sounds ‘blinking red alarm’ over apparent rise of billionaire power under Trump
- Alvaro Bedoya, a fired FTC commissioner, raised concerns about the rise of billionaire power under Trump and potential backroom dealmaking within the administration.
- Bedoya, along with fellow commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, sued the administration over their dismissals, alleging illegal actions.
- The firing of FTC commissioners points to growing billionaire influence over the federal government, challenging the rule of law.
- Bedoya criticized connections between Trump, tech billionaires like Jeff Bezos, and potential corruption within the administration.
- He highlighted concerns about safety issues and working conditions at Amazon warehouses and questioned the ties between Trump and Bezos.
- Regarding money in politics, Bedoya warned about the corrupting influence impacting various political parties, citing a corruption saga involving Mayor Eric Adams.
- Fearful of potential corrupt deals, Bedoya stressed the importance of addressing the influence of billionaires in government and ensuring transparency.
- Bedoya spoke at a rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, emphasizing the need for unity and awareness of government corruption.
- The White House defended Trump's actions, asserting his authority in managing executive branch personnel.
- Amazon refuted Bedoya's claims, stating they prioritize safety and offer measures like over-the-counter pain relievers and parental control over child voice recordings.
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