Trump Admin Ousts DOJ Antitrust Chief Gail Slater Amid White House Clashes

• Gail Slater, head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, was reportedly forced out after nearly a year.
• Sources indicate Slater clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House officials for months.
• Slater's departure was widely anticipated, though she suggested it was voluntary in an X post.
• She was known for pushing aggressive action against tech companies, a stance that created tension with the Trump administration.
• Tensions escalated after Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke, indicted in a case overseen by Slater.