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House Dems Probe Slater's Resignation Over Trump Lobbying

2/26/2026

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House Democrats have requested a Justice Department briefing on Gail Slater's resignation, led by Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).
Gail Slater, former head of antitrust division, opposed a $14 billion Hewlett Packard Enterprise merger.
The inquiry aims to investigate the influence of lobbyists connected to President Donald Trump in her removal.
The letter notes that mergers and lobbying could affect antitrust decisions, implicating Trump allies who may testify.

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House Democrats have requested a Justice Department briefing on Gail Slater's resignation, led by Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).
Gail Slater, former head of antitrust division, opposed a $14 billion Hewlett Packard Enterprise merger.
The inquiry aims to investigate the influence of lobbyists connected to President Donald Trump in her removal.
The letter notes that mergers and lobbying could affect antitrust decisions, implicating Trump allies who may testify.