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Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Head Federal Trade Commission


Andrew Ferguson, a Republican lawyer, was named to succeed Lina Khan as chair of the FTC on Tuesday.

Andrew Ferguson, a Republican lawyer, was tapped on Tuesday to succeed Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission. President-elect Donald Trump praised Ferguson in a statement announcing the appointment, saying he “has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country.” Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, has also argued that the FCC can play a role in regulating content moderation.

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