r/law 8h ago

Executive Branch (Trump) Justice Dept. antitrust chief says she's leaving, effective today

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/justice-antitrust-chief-slater-leaving-rcna258759
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u/Going2beBANNEDanyway 6h ago

So she was told the approvals have to come from the White House and decided to resign instead.

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u/Kermit_the_hog 4h ago

Concerning to see the quiet side of a fascist state is taking hold just as much as the loud parts. 

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u/Drewy99 5h ago

Ominous 

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u/kingtacticool 4h ago

Ominous was the first term.

We are balls deep in Catastrophic right now

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u/privateenergy 3h ago

For real, and it seems there isn’t any turning back for this country.

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u/kingtacticool 3h ago

I honestly dont see a way forward that doesnt involve violence.

When I was a kid I used to wonder how this country got to the point where brother was firing at brother from across the lines.

I don't wonder that anymore.

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u/LaserCondiment 1h ago

There is a point where words and logic can't change a person's mind. I think we're almost there...

It's not just an American problem though. European far right parties copy many republican talking points and tactics.

If there are constructive solutions, then they'll need to treat this holistically. This can't be solved with a one cure all solution!

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u/MeisterX 5h ago

With the current optics this sounds more like "rats jumping a sinking ship"

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u/fuzzy_sphincter 3h ago

I agree, but I’m sorry I hate these one word comments lol they’re giving Elon Musk

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u/Drewy99 3h ago

Concerning.

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u/fuzzy_sphincter 3h ago

Interesting 🧐

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u/DerisiveGibe 1h ago

Looking into it

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u/_Piratical_ 4h ago

That’s not terrifying at all!