Trump Administration Removes Abigail Slater as Justice Department's Anti-Trust Chief
The Trump administration has made the decision to remove Abigail Slater, the Justice Department's anti-trust chief, from her position. Sources revealed that discussions about her departure took place shortly before Slater announced her resignation on social media. Slater did not provide a specific reason for leaving her role as assistant attorney general for anti-trust, but it was reported that she had lost the trust of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
In her capacity as anti-trust chief, Slater was responsible for evaluating business merger deals to determine their approval or rejection, a role closely monitored by the business community. Trump administration officials believed that Slater had compromised ongoing cases due to disagreements with leadership and had disregarded directives, such as refraining from costly travel to Europe. Slater's unauthorized trip to a conference in Paris without Bondi's approval reportedly led to the suspension of her government credit cards.
Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed gratitude for Slater's service to the Antitrust Division, emphasizing the division's commitment to consumer protection, affordability, and economic growth. Slater's departure comes after less than a year in her position and follows a period of strained relations between her office and senior department officials. Slater bid farewell to her role on social media, expressing sadness at leaving and thanking her supporters during her tenure.
The situation involving Abigail Slater's exit from the Justice Department's anti-trust division is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.