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TRUMP ADMIN UNLEASHES 'MAGA Antitrust' Revolution as Deep State Holdover EXITS

Gary FranchiFebruary 16, 2026231 views
TRUMP ADMIN UNLEASHES 'MAGA Antitrust' Revolution as Deep State Holdover EXITS
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The Trump administration is making major moves to revolutionize America's antitrust enforcement, with the Justice Department reshuffling its leadership to advance what officials are calling "MAGA antitrust" - a bold new approach that prioritizes American workers and consumers over global corporate elites.

Former Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater officially departed her post Thursday after being sidelined by the new administration, marking another victory in President Trump's promise to drain the swamp of Deep State operatives who put globalist interests ahead of America First policies.

America First Antitrust Takes Shape

Unlike the Biden regime's weaponized DOJ that targeted political enemies while coddling Big Tech censors, Trump's "MAGA antitrust" approach focuses on breaking up monopolies that actually harm everyday Americans. This means going after the tech giants who silenced conservative voices, the pharmaceutical companies gouging patients, and the corporate behemoths shipping American jobs overseas.

The Federal Trade Commission under Chairman Andrew Ferguson is already leading the charge, demonstrating how real antitrust enforcement protects Main Street America from Wall Street predators and Silicon Valley tyrants.

"For too long, antitrust has been used as a political weapon by the left while ignoring the real monopolistic threats facing American families," a senior administration official told reporters.

Draining the Regulatory Swamp

Slater's exit represents more than just personnel changes - it's part of Trump's systematic dismantling of the administrative state that has grown fat and corrupt under decades of establishment rule. The President promised to gut the federal bureaucracy, and DOGE efficiency czar Elon Musk is delivering results.

Patriots should celebrate this latest victory in the war against the Deep State apparatus. While Democrats and their media allies screech about "deregulation," Trump is actually strengthening antitrust enforcement by targeting the right enemies - the corporate overlords who hate America and the tech monopolies who censor conservatives.

The message is clear: the days of weaponized government agencies serving globalist masters are over. Under Trump's leadership, even antitrust policy serves America First.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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FreeMarketFanVerifiedFeb 16, 2026
This is exactly what we voted for - getting rid of the establishment cronies who've been running cover for their corporate buddies.
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TruthSeeker99VerifiedFeb 16, 2026
Question - does anyone know which specific deep state holdover is being referenced here? I want to do my own research on their background.
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SmallBizOwner2024VerifiedFeb 17, 2026
As a small business owner, I've seen firsthand how these tech giants crush competition. My online store gets buried while Amazon promotes their own products. Hope this administration actually does something about it.
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MainStreetUSAVerifiedFeb 17, 2026
Same here! Amazon has destroyed so many local businesses in my town. Time for some real consequences.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 17, 2026
This is interesting because traditionally Republicans have been more hands-off on antitrust. But when you see how Big Tech censors conservatives and manipulates elections, something had to change.
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ConstitutionDefenderVerifiedFeb 17, 2026
Exactly! This isn't about being anti-business, it's about stopping these companies from abusing their power to silence us.
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LibertyBell2025VerifiedFeb 17, 2026
The establishment is panicking because Trump is actually following through on his promises. Keep up the great work Mr. President!
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WorkingClassHeroVerifiedFeb 17, 2026
My son lost his job when his company got bought out by a mega-corporation that eliminated 'redundant' positions. These monopolies are killing the American dream.
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PatriotMike47VerifiedFeb 17, 2026
FINALLY! Trump is draining the swamp and putting America First in antitrust policy. These deep state bureaucrats have been protecting Big Tech for way too long.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
Absolutely right Mike! Can't wait to see some real action against these monopolies.
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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedFeb 17, 2026
🇺🇸 MAGA! 🇺🇸