TRUMP TAPS BIG TECH CRITIC FOR DOJ ANTITRUST ROLE

Candeub authored a chapter for Project 2025 calling for a major overhaul of US competition enforcement. His nomination signals a potentially aggressive approach to regulating technology giants under a second Trump administration. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has been a flashpoint in tech policy debates. The provision allows online platforms to moderate content without facing publisher liability—a protection both Republicans and Democrats have targeted, though for different reasons. Candeub's appointment would put a vocal Section 230 opponent in a position to shape antitrust enforcement and tech regulation policy. His confirmation would require Senate approval. The nomination reflects Trump's stated intention to take a harder line on Big Tech companies during his presidency. Details on his specific enforcement priorities remain unclear, though his public advocacy suggests antitrust action against major platforms could be a priority.