Is Trump simply 'bucking the trend' of unfulfilled election pledges from past presidents?

President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The move generated criticism that it could ultimately lead to widespread abuse by the Trump administration. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Angela Diffley welcomes Dr James D. Boys, Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre on US Politics (CUSP) at UCL.

Feb 19, 2025 - 19:00
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Is Trump simply 'bucking the trend' of unfulfilled election pledges from past presidents?
President Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. The move generated criticism that it could ultimately lead to widespread abuse by the Trump administration. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Angela Diffley welcomes Dr James D. Boys, Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre on US Politics (CUSP) at UCL.

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