Unitary Executive
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump v. Slaughter case on firing FTC commissioner
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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 8, 2025, in Trump v. Slaughter, a case examining whether President Donald Trump may remove Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause. The justices’ questions suggested a sharp divide over limits on presidential power and the future of a 90‑year‑old precedent that has helped insulate independent agencies from at‑will firings.
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that tests the president’s authority to remove members of independent agencies. The dispute centers on whether President Donald Trump could lawfully dismiss Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, a decision that could have broad implications for the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress.
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The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term this week, setting the stage for a case that could expand presidential power by overruling a longstanding precedent on executive agency independence. Chief Justice John Roberts has laid groundwork for this through prior rulings advancing the unitary executive theory. The development aligns with objectives in Project 2025, a plan associated with former President Donald Trump.