President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Gail Slater to lead the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division has placed Silicon Valley on edge. Her nomination is a clear sign that the administration plans to tackle monopolistic practices and corporate overreach.
Slater’s background includes leadership roles in both government and private companies like Roku and Fox. Her experience equips her to take on large corporations that dominate markets and limit opportunities for smaller competitors.
For Trump, the nomination reflects his commitment to addressing the power of companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon.
Big Tech’s influence over politics and economics has drawn widespread criticism, particularly following actions against Trump and his supporters on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Slater’s approach to antitrust enforcement aligns with conservative principles, focusing on promoting competition without penalizing legitimate success.
Her leadership is expected to target unfair practices while protecting free-market values. The DOJ, under Slater’s direction, is likely to scrutinize acquisitions and other tactics used by major firms to maintain dominance.
Conservatives and small business advocates see the nomination as a step toward restoring fairness in the marketplace.
