Top Antitrust Enforcer Quits Under Trump as Major Cases Loom

13 February, 2026, 04:10 pm

Last modified: 13 February, 2026, 04:09 pm

Top Antitrust Enforcer Quits Under Trump as Major Cases Loom

13 February, 2026, 04:10 pm

Last modified: 13 February, 2026, 04:09 pm

The US Justice Department's antitrust chief has stepped down at a critical moment. The timing has raised questions about internal pressure on major corporate cases and the future direction of competition policy. We explain what is known, what is being questioned and why this exit matters now.

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