Trump Appointees

FTC Deletes Consumer Protection Guidance on AI Fraud and Surveillance

| Importance: 7/10

The Federal Trade Commission deleted blog posts warning consumers about AI fraud, algorithmic bias, and corporate surveillance published under former Chair Lina Khan. The purge potentially violates federal record-keeping laws and shields tech companies from regulatory accountability. FTC’s …

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Over 70 Trump appointees hold $193+ million in cryptocurrency

| Importance: 5/10

Over 70 Trump administration officials and nominees reported cryptocurrency holdings totaling at least $193 million, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosing $250,000-$500,000 in digital assets before divesting to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Campaign Legal Center identifies 467 conflicts requiring recusal

| Importance: 5/10

Campaign Legal Center identifies 467 potential conflicts of interest requiring recusal across Trump appointees, compared to minimal conflicts in previous administrations, with ethics experts describing this as potentially ending government accountability.

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