Abigail Slater Says She’s Departing As Justice Department’s Antitrust Chief; Exit Comes As Division Reviews Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger
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February 12, 2026
Abigail Slater, who has served as the head of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division in Donald Trump’s second term, announced her departure on Thursday. Her exit comes as the division is reviewing Netflix’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as Paramount’s competing bid. Slater posted on X, “It is with great sadness and abiding […]
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