In a controversial move, President Trump has dismissed two Democratic commissioners from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), raising concerns over the independence of regulatory agencies. Both commissioners have claimed their firings were illegal, with one stating that Trump is afraid of what they could reveal to the public. This action is seen as an attempt by Trump to gain greater control over the FTC, potentially threatening the regulatory framework designed to protect consumers from corporate abuse. Reactions from lawmakers and advocacy groups have condemned the firings as an affront to regulatory integrity.