White House Withdraws FTC Nomination, Appoints Baasch to Economic Council

The White House has withdrawn Ryan Baasch's nomination for the Federal Trade Commission and appointed him as deputy director of the National Economic Council. This move aligns with the Trump administration's strategy to exert more direct influence over tech and competition policy.

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The White House has withdrawn Ryan Baasch's ryan baasch nomination for a seat on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and instead appointed him as deputy director of the National Economic Council (NEC). This strategic personnel shift, announced by President Donald Trump donald trump, underscores the administration's intent to consolidate executive control over regulatory agencies traditionally designed by Congress to operate independently of political influence.
The Federal Trade Commission seal is displayed at the FTC Headquarters in Washington, U.S., on July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
The Federal Trade Commission seal is displayed at the FTC Headquarters in Washington, U.S., on July 24, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
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